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    "excerpt": "As checks from President Trump for health costs hit millions of mailboxes, a poll shows Americans don't trust Republicans on healthcare. Experts doubt it will move the needle and say it is likely…",
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    "title": "She got Trump's $500 check for health insurance. To her, it's a 'political stunt'",
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