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Tim Ryan: “And the question is, what does it cost if you don't pay the $3.50 a day? You're probably paying tens of thousands on the…”

On the recordOctober 3, 2007
And the question is, what does it cost if you don't pay the $3.50 a day? You're probably paying tens of thousands on the other end. And that kid is going to end up in the classroom, Mr. Meek, with your son and your daughter and is going to end up getting them sick. Then where are we?
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Tim Ryan
Democratic · Ohio

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Discussing the costs of neglecting children's health and education.

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