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Uninsured in the Sickest Part of America.

From: Youth Radio
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The Appalachian Media Institute's Brittany Hunsaker reflects on the health care debate, as a 22-year old uninsured college student from rural Kentucky. Read the full description.
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The Appalachian Media Institute's Brittany Hunsaker reflects on the health care debate, as a 22-year old uninsured college student from rural Kentucky.

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INTRO:

Brittany Hunsaker reflects on the health care debate, as a 22-year old uninsured college student from rural Kentucky.

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This piece was produced by Youth Radio.