“Joan Sebastian Guerrero should still be alive.”
“This President needs guardrails, not a blank check”
“I cannot vote to fund an illegal war with no justification, no set goal, and no exit strategy.”
“This cannot be acceptable in America.”
“Federal investment like this can transform lives and economies.”
“Anyone responsible for wrongdoing must be held accountable.”

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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
Source
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Editor's note · Context

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

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