(The Center Square) - Congressional Republicans will not help Democrats priorities to reverse Medicaid cuts and restore healthcare subsidies without concessions.
Following a midterm election sweep by Democrats across the country, Democratic leaders are planning for healthcare reform to be a top priority for the incoming Congress.
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