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Al Franken: “My contention would be that a kid with an ear infection who does not have insurance is less likely to get it treated and…”

On the recordMarch 8, 2010
My contention would be that a kid with an ear infection who does not have insurance is less likely to get it treated and more likely to miss school.
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Al Franken
Democratic · Minnesota

Editor's note · Context

Franken emphasizes the impact of health insurance on children's school attendance.

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