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Senator Bob Krist Withdraws As Co-Introducer of Medicaid Expansion Bill (LB577)

Originally published April 20, 2013, By Shellinda. Updated July 21, 2015. Leave a Comment

District 10 GOP Senator Bob Krist withdrew as co-introducer of the bill aimed at an extensive expansion of Nebraska’s largest welfare program. So, now what? Read full articleSenator Bob Krist Withdraws As Co-Introducer of Medicaid Expansion Bill (LB577)

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