how will i recognize the government has actually shut down. keep the comments coming on twitter and facebook. as part of our series rx for america, look at what the affordable care act means for veterans and their families. millions of vets and families do not have insurance of any kind. that s because not all vets qualify for health care through the veterans administration. for that reason, affordable covers through obama care will provide a life line for current reserve members and families. joining me for more on this, an iraq war veteran and chairman of vote vets.org. thank you for being here. thank you. what do vets need to know about obama care. if you re a rural veteran or reserve you can opt into tri-care select. if you re in a rural state, maybe you ve served the country but haven t been service connected, there are good rates out there you can buy into. perhaps you had access with the
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