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Jim McDermott: only one out of four poor children in this country is covered.

On the recordApril 4, 2011
only one out of four poor children in this country is covered.
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Jim McDermott
Democratic · Washington

Editor's note · Context

McDermott highlights the inadequate coverage for poor children in the U.S.

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