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Racially diverse population have higher rates of Medicaid enrollment and have a history of relying on the care of midwives and doulas. I support the Better Care Better Jobs Act, which would establish programs and provide funds for state Medicaid programs to improve home- and community-based care services. Abortion Rights Abortion is healthcare. In DC, I would work to increase funding for Title X, something that has not happened since 2015 and would oppose any efforts to reinstate the domestic gag rule. Congress must also pass right to contraception legislation to ensure universal access to birth control options. I believe that we must continue to respect individuals’ autonomy, preferences, and needs by ensuring that person-centered care remains a cornerstone of Title X’s mission. I support the passage of the Women’s Health Protection Act. 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