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Notwithstanding Republicans’ protestations of reverence for Medicaid, the truth is that they and their fellow conservatives have had their knives out for the program virtually since its inception in 1965.

Despite all his protestations to the contrary, Kennedy does not want American kids to be healthier.

Despite their protestations, it's an act they apparently enjoy quite a bit.

As things stand, the government can do what it wants and choose to ignore the protestations and suggestions coming from the opposition parties.

Despite Mr Mata’s protestations that he had never been in or worked for a gang, the troops detained him for “illicit association” – a catch-all term used under the State of Exception to round people up.