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Tweet - "Last year @SenCapito and I worked to create a task force of federal agencies to address childhood trauma. But we haven't seen any progress yet -- yesterday we wrote to HHS urging swift implementation in order to help kids nationwide."

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Date: May 2, 2019
Issues: Minors and Children Health and Health Care

"Last year @SenCapito and I worked to create a task force of federal agencies to address childhood trauma. But we haven't seen any progress yet -- yesterday we wrote to HHS urging swift implementation in order to help kids nationwide."

"Whether it's the burden of gun violence in Chicago or the ripple effects of the opioid epidemic in Huntington, WV a generation of youth & families are subjected to daily trauma--which can literally alter their brain chemistry. But with early action, training & support, we can help"

"Read our letter here: https://www.durbin.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/durbin-capito-urge-hhs-to-implement-childhood-trauma-force …"

@SenatorDurbin


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