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Patty Murray: “The investments that we make in this subcommittee help keep families and communities healthy by supporting programs that…”

On the recordMarch 7, 2017
The investments that we make in this subcommittee help keep families and communities healthy by supporting programs that reduce infant mortality, train our doctors and nurses, provide care in rural communities, and prevent the spread of infectious diseases and so much more.
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Patty Murray
Democratic · Washington

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Murray emphasizes the importance of investments in health programs for community well-being.

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