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One of the clearest differences between the candidates involved healthcare. Democrat Abdul El-Sayed pushed his signature “Medicare for All” plan. Republican Mike Rogers said Medicare is too entrenched to make big changes to it.
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With two weeks to go, candidates in Michigan's 8th Congressional District outline their priorities
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Bergman seeks reelection to 1st Congressional District
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Abdul El-Sayed courts Upper Peninsula voters in Michigan U.S. Senate race
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