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Patty Murray: “Investing in girls' education will improve the welfare of millions of people worldwide and will improve health outcomes…”

On the recordJune 23, 2014
Investing in girls' education will improve the welfare of millions of people worldwide and will improve health outcomes because educated women are more likely to invest in their families and communities.
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Patty Murray
Democratic · Washington

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Murray advocates for investment in girls' education as a solution to global issues.

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