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Bill Lee: “I can't understand why you would eliminate this when we know for a fact that a wide range of evidence-based and…”

On the recordMay 5, 2020
I can't understand why you would eliminate this when we know for a fact that a wide range of evidence-based and innovative interventions to support the sexual health of young people is extremely important.
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Bill Lee
Republican · Tennessee

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Lee questions the elimination of teen pregnancy prevention programs despite their proven effectiveness.

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