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Patty Murray: “We know that while people of color represent more than 25 percent of our population, they represent only 10 percent of…”

On the recordMay 21, 2018
We know that while people of color represent more than 25 percent of our population, they represent only 10 percent of health professionals.
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Patty Murray
Democratic · Washington

Editor's note · Context

Murray highlights the lack of diversity in health professionals compared to the population.

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