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On the recordJune 10, 2009
Together, these policies promote health and reduce health care costs by helping workers access preventive, timely, and lower-cost health services while reducing workplace injuries and the spread of disease.
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Rosa DeLauro
Democratic · Connecticut

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Links paid sick days and universal health insurance to improved public health.

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