On the recordJuly 21, 2009
the prevention of childhood obesity must be a top priority and successful outcomes will be a sure fire way to prevent huge costs to individuals and taxpayers later.
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congress.govTom Harkin: “the prevention of childhood obesity must be a top priority and successful outcomes will be a sure fire way to prevent…”
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Emphasizes the importance of addressing childhood obesity in health care reform.
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