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The third report is on health care. Click here to see our report on Texas Sen. Wendy Davis.
In a one-on-one interview, Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott explained his health care plan, saying it will provide more access to more people
"My plan increases funding for women's health care. It increases funding for veterans, disabled, and mental health needs," said Abbott.
"How do you not raise taxes and pay for all that?" asked NBC 5 reporter Julie Fine.
And Texas has the highest number of uninsured people in the nation.
Governor Perry did not take the federal money offered as part of the Affordable Care Act.
That would mean lower premiums for many.
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In a debate, Abbott was asked whether he would try to work a deal with Washington.
Abbott instead said the best strategy for Texas is to try and get a block grant, which provides flexibility in spending.
"These bureaucrats in Washington, D.C., they don't know how to address our health care problem here," said Abbott.
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