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$500 checks, letters being sent to ACA healthcare enrollees

Headline from Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump has begun sending $500 "refund" checks, along with a signed letter taking credit for the payments, to Americans who get their health insurance through the Affordable Care Act.

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  1. The Boston Globe

    Trump sends Obamacare ‘refund’ checks ahead of midterm elections (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The money is being distributed to nearly 1 million Americans less than a month ahead of the midterm elections.

  2. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    $500 checks, letters being sent to ACA healthcare enrollees (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

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    Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's feed description

    WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump has begun sending $500 "refund" checks, along with a signed letter taking credit for the payments, to Americans who get their health insurance through the Affordable Care Act.

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