On the recordJune 7, 2011
As Senator Barrasso's chart shows, poverty is the most significant negative impact on children's overall health.
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congress.govAs Senator Barrasso's chart shows, poverty is the most significant negative impact on children's overall health.
Whitehouse emphasizes the impact of poverty on children's health.
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