In Oregon, we've done a number of things to try to take this on. And we are now third in the Nation--I believe, behind Utah and Minnesota--in terms of childhood obesity.
On the recordMarch 3, 2010
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Merkley discusses Oregon's efforts and success in combating childhood obesity.
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