“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.”
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On the recordJune 8, 2009
Home visitation programs have a proven track record of increasing the chances that a child will have a safer, healthier, and more productive life.
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Jim McDermott
Democratic · Washington
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Editor's note · Context

McDermott emphasizes the effectiveness of home visitation programs for child welfare.

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