Rep. John James inaccurately accuses Biden of Medicare cut
May 1, 2024
Michigan’s Republican Rep. John James has been found misrepresenting President Joe Biden’s administration’s action on Medicare.
Michigan’s Republican Rep. John James has been found misrepresenting President Joe Biden’s administration’s action on Medicare.
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