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Richard Neal: “During my time as mayor, I addressed the issue of infant…”

Featuring: Richard Neal, Democratic | U.S. House Massachusetts, 1st Congressional District

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MA First Congressional District Democratic Primary Debate: Rep. Richard Neal and Mayor Alex Morse

Published | Video Starts at 34:23

And I thank the people and the organizers because that's how change happens in this district. Not from the top down, from the bottom up. Congressman Neil, your rebuttal, please. So During my time as mayor, I addressed the issue of infant mortality in the city of Springfield. We carefully mapped the census tracts to address it. Brought in Bay State Medical center, brought in the Sisters of Providence from Mercy Hospital, brought in our health care department and attempted to address these very issues. (34:23–34:28)

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