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What does it mean?
We need bipartisan solutions to ensure everyone has access to healthcare beyond just cutting the budget.
In plain terms
Look for teamwork to fix healthcare instead of just cutting costs.
What can you take from it?
Bipartisan cooperation is needed for universal healthcare access.

Where it applies

  • budget negotiations
  • policy reform

Putting it to work

  • seek bipartisan support
  • focus on access

Questions to consider

  • How can we work together?
  • Is budget cutting the only way?

Another view

Bipartisanship is often difficult to achieve in practice.

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