Tom Harkin actually said...

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.

Context

Emphasizes the importance of addressing childhood obesity in health care reform.

07/21/2009

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