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Jon L. Christensen: “I think that is a challenge that is being faced across the country for our African American hospitals and hospitals that…”

On the recordFebruary 16, 2000
I think that is a challenge that is being faced across the country for our African American hospitals and hospitals that serve African American communities and the poorer communities across the country. In many of our districts that are represented by the Congressional Black Caucus, hospitals are closing every year.
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Jon L. Christensen
Nebraska

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Addressing the challenges faced by African American hospitals and communities.

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