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On the recordJune 10, 2009
We know that infectious diseases like H1N1 can spread rapidly throughout the country when proper precautions are not taken.
Said by
Rosa DeLauro
Democratic · Connecticut

Editor's note · Context

DeLauro highlights the public health risks of not having paid sick days.

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