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 The Hill: Economy, racial justice and abortion access among top concerns for Gen Z voters of color

More than 50 percent of AAPI voters said they have not been contacted by either party in the past year, said Juliet K. Choi, President and CEO of Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum. Despite this, nearly 75 percent of registered AAPI voters are motivated to vote.
Health care is the No. 1 priority for the AAPI community, with nearly 90 percent of respondents identifying it as top of mind. Health care included access to women’s health care and abortion rights. Inflation and the economy ranked second and crime third for AAPI Gen Z voters.
But the conversation around crime is nuanced and multidimensional, said Choi.

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APIAHF Applauds Biden Administration Plan to Expand Health Coverage to DACA Recipients

WASHINGTON – Today, President Joe Biden announced a plan to expand health coverage for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients, including coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace where they may qualify for financial assistance based on income and through their state Medicaid agency. This proposed rule would bring stability and peace of mind to…

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