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Diana DeGette: “One reason why this problem is getting worse is because of budget cuts for mental health and addiction services.”

On the recordMarch 25, 2014
One reason why this problem is getting worse is because of budget cuts for mental health and addiction services.
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Diana DeGette
Democratic · Colorado

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DeGette highlights the impact of budget cuts on mental health services.

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