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C. W. Bill Young: “One of the best programs this Congress ever created in the health field was the National Bone Marrow Donor Program…”

On the recordAugust 4, 2007
One of the best programs this Congress ever created in the health field was the National Bone Marrow Donor Program, which has saved thousands of lives, a proven system. It was created by this subcommittee with an earmark many years ago, and it saved thousands of lives.
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C. W. Bill Young
Republican · Florida

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Discussing the impact of earmarks in health programs.

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