Research has clearly communicated that segregated, concentrated poverty has long-term, devastating effects on the health and welfare of our Nation's children.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: “Research has clearly communicated that segregated, concentrated poverty has long-term, devastating effects on the health…”
On the recordFebruary 4, 2020
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Ocasio-Cortez emphasizes the negative impact of poverty on children's health and welfare.
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