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Bill Pascrell: How many times does a child in poverty, who doesn't get enough to eat, doesn't get the proper health care when he…

On the recordMay 23, 2016
How many times does a child in poverty, who doesn't get enough to eat, doesn't get the proper health care when he doesn't get enough to eat, how is that child damaged physically, psychologically and spiritually through the years?
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Bill Pascrell
Democratic · New Jersey

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Pascrell highlights the impact of poverty on children's health and well-being.

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