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Katie Porter: I have to say that I have become aware recently of the importance of innovations that affect rural health care, like…

On the recordSeptember 9, 1997
I have to say that I have become aware recently of the importance of innovations that affect rural health care, like telemedicine and access to the National Library of Medicine's data bank. And I appreciate the gentleman's decision not to pursue the amendment on the floor today, and I commit to him that I will make every effort in conference to increase the funding for the Rural Outreach Grant Program.
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Katie Porter
Democratic · California

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Discussing the importance of rural health care innovations and funding during a floor speech.

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