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

On the recordMay 24, 2021
One-time investments do not ensure the CDC and our public health departments are ready to address chronic challenges.
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Rosa DeLauro
Democratic · Connecticut

Editor's note · Context

DeLauro emphasizes the need for ongoing funding for public health infrastructure.

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