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Lucille Roybal-Allard: “Lead poisoning lowers IQs, limiting the opportunity for children to reach their full potential.”

On the recordMarch 15, 2016
Lead poisoning lowers IQs, limiting the opportunity for children to reach their full potential.
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Lucille Roybal-Allard
California

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Emphasizing the severe consequences of lead poisoning on children's development.

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