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Eddie Bernice Johnson: “As the first nurse elected to Congress, I'm deeply committed to understanding how basic research supports healthcare…”

On the recordFebruary 18, 2021
As the first nurse elected to Congress, I'm deeply committed to understanding how basic research supports healthcare solutions, and I'm also a firm believer in vaccines.
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Eddie Bernice Johnson
Democratic · Texas

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Johnson emphasizes her commitment to healthcare and vaccine support as a nurse in Congress.

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