In the mid-20th century, economists predicted polio would cost taxpayers $100 billion a year to treat patients in 'iron lung hotels.'
Jerry Moran: “In the mid-20th century, economists predicted polio would cost taxpayers $100 billion a year to treat patients in 'iron…”
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Citing historical challenges to illustrate the importance of medical research.
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