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On the recordMay 9, 2016
It would be wrong to deny a child access to foster care when she is being abused and neglected just for the sake of scientifically evaluating the effects of foster care against a control group.
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Ron Wyden
Democratic · Oregon

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Wyden argues against unethical practices in evaluating foster care programs.

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