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Janice Schakowsky: “If we want to build a healthier, economically strong America, we must maintain our investment in prevention.”

On the recordMay 8, 2012
If we want to build a healthier, economically strong America, we must maintain our investment in prevention.
Said by
Janice Schakowsky
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizes the importance of investing in health prevention programs.

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