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People being forced to get health care and the insurance companies making millions.

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Lizz Winstead
Age: 63
Born: 1961
Born: August 5
Comedian
Radio Personality
Screenwriter
Writer
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Care
People
Insurance
Forced
Companies
Health
Millions
Company
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