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Jim McDermott: The President's decision to invest in home visitation for newborns and the Congress' willingness to act on this decision…

On the recordJune 8, 2009
The President's decision to invest in home visitation for newborns and the Congress' willingness to act on this decision demonstrates a commitment to an evidence-informed public policy.
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Jim McDermott
Democratic · Washington

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McDermott highlights the importance of evidence-based public policy in addressing child maltreatment.

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