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On the recordFebruary 24, 2016
Unbelievable tragedy, 8,000 kids. Doctors, everyone tells us lead poisoning is irreversible, OK?
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Rosa DeLauro
Democratic · Connecticut

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DeLauro highlights the severe impact of lead poisoning on children in Flint.

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