Former Gov. Roy Cooper is raising concerns about impending health care cuts and their effect on the state economy, as Republicans in Washington slash health spending and Republicans in Raleigh show no immediate interest in replacing the funding.

Cooper, a Democrat, launched a U.S. Senate campaign two months ago but hasn’t held many public events since the launch. Friday’s event at Chavis Park in southeast Raleigh marked a rare chance to hear from the candidate on a topic that is expected to be a key issue in next year’s midterm elections.

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