One-time investments do not ensure the CDC and our public health departments are ready to address chronic challenges.
Rosa DeLauro: “One-time investments do not ensure the CDC and our public health departments are ready to address chronic challenges.”
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DeLauro emphasizes the need for ongoing funding for public health infrastructure.
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