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Eric Swalwell: I think the numbers around the CDC budget over the past few years reflect that prioritizing public health and addressing…

On the recordOctober 9, 2014
I think the numbers around the CDC budget over the past few years reflect that prioritizing public health and addressing world-wide health emergencies have not been our top priority.
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Eric Swalwell
Democratic · California

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Swalwell criticizes the declining CDC budget and its impact on public health priorities.

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