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On the recordSeptember 28, 2010
Mr. Speaker, H.R. 5462, the Birth Defects Prevention, Risk Reduction and Awareness Act, would establish a program to award grants for evidence-based clinical information to mothers and their health care professionals about exposures during pregnancy and breast feeding. I would like to thank my colleague from Connecticut (Ms. DeLauro) for her leadership on this issue and so many issues that affect mothers and children.
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Frank Pallone
Democratic · New Jersey

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The speaker is discussing the Birth Defects Prevention, Risk Reduction and Awareness Act.

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