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On the recordApril 23, 2013
I would also say, I wonder if my friend knew--and I take just a city from the Midwest. In Cincinnati, 200 children will be dropped or denied access to Head Start. Anita Wolf, a mother of two special needs children, said she may have to choose which child can remain in Head Start enrichment programs. I say to my friend, we are here because this is hurting people. This isn't about statistics, and I am very disappointed we can't work together to restore this. How long does my friend restore these cuts?
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Barbara Boxer
Democratic · California

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