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Podcast: A look at Georgia’s 7th district; Kemp’s plans to seek waivers

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By Bria Felicien
Feb 11, 2019

U.S. Rep. Rob Woodall announced last week he will not seek re-election in 2020 and Gov. Brian Kemp announced plans to seek Medicaid and Obamacare waivers for Georgia.

Host Greg Bluestein and AJC Washington correspondent Tamar Hallerman discuss the latest in Georgia's 7th congressional district following U.S. Rep. Rob Woodall's announcement.

Bluestein and AJC health reporter Ariel Hart discuss Gov. Brian Kemp's plan to seek waivers.

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