The presidential candidates differ significantly in both their records and their views on health care. This article provides an overview of the health care agendas and record of each of the two major party candidates at this point in the long journey to the White House. This information will be valuable to nurses who are examining the candidates’ views to determine for whom they will cast a vote in November.
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