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On the recordMay 5, 2021
The Federal Government has a critical role to play in addressing the crisis and the unacceptable racial inequities in health care delivery and outcomes.
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Robin Kelly
Democratic · Illinois

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Kelly calls for federal action to combat maternal health disparities.

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