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Don’t miss Paul’s health care views

The Tuesday article, “Health coverage divides presidential candidates,” left out one Republican candidate, Ron Paul. So here is a quote from him:

“The problems with our health-care system are not the result of too little government intervention, but rather too much.”

For more on what Dr. Paul has to say about health coverage, read his 55 articles and speeches online at www.ronpaullibrary.org.

Millie Wilcoxson

Marysville

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