legislation: 110-sres-640

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110-sres-640 110 sres 640 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that there should be an increased Federal commitment to public health and the prevention of diseases and injuries for all people in the United States. Health 2008-07-31 2008-07-31 Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7976-7977) Senate Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD] MD D C000141 4 Recognizes that it is imperative that the United States strengthen its public health system to provide people with the resources necessary to make healthier choices and live healthier lives and to protect people from health threats beyond their control.Commits to creating public health strategies to eliminate health disparities and improve the health of all people in the United States.Expresses support for prioritizing public policies focusing on the prevention of disease and injury and calls for community-based programs to support healthy lifestyles.Urges the expansion of clinical prevention activities, including screenings and immunizations.Pledges to help significantly improve people's health by supporting increased investment in federal public health programs. 2020-02-10T17:02:03Z  

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