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David Obey: Let me simply say I agree with the gentlelady from California. The Children's GME is integral to ensuring a stable…

On the recordJuly 18, 2007
Let me simply say I agree with the gentlelady from California. The Children's GME is integral to ensuring a stable future for our children's hospitals and is a sound investment in children's health. I certainly will do everything I can to ensure that sufficient funding levels for Children's Hospitals GME are retained in conference.
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David Obey
Wisconsin

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Discussing funding for Children's Graduate Medical Education during a House floor debate.

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