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Ed Markey: The United States is now going to have long-term responsibility for the care of these children.

On the recordJuly 12, 2016
The United States is now going to have long-term responsibility for the care of these children.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey emphasizes the financial burden of caring for children affected by Zika.

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