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ADAPT Action Report Including Video of ADAPTERs Getting Up Capitol Steps at link Below

April 28, 2009 — hymes

http://www.adapt.org/freeourpeople/cca09/video.htm

The Community Choice Act is for all of us and all of our families.  It must not be left out of health care reform for all our sakes.

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