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Smucker Announces $16.9 Million CDC Grant for Pennsylvania Response to COVID-19

Statement

Date: March 17, 2020
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Health and Health Care Government Budget and Spending

Today, Congressman Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) released the following statement regarding the announcement of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) award of $16.9 million in support to Pennsylvania in responding to COVID-19.

"These funds, which are a part of the initial over $8 billion response I voted for, will support our ongoing efforts to flatten the curve, keep our communities safe and healthy. We must all work together to halt the spread of COVID-19. I will continue to work with local, state and federal partners to confront this challenge head on. Along with President Trump and his Administration, I am committed to ensuring a robust and coordinated response across all federal agencies and state governments to combat COVID-19," said Smucker.


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