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A study from the American Medical Association finds a correlation between the country’s infant mortality rate, and what kind of insurance the mother has. New York has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the country, especially among Black women, and in New York City.
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U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) wants the federal government to pledge $1 billion to support 13 bills to curb the maternal health crisis.
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U.S. Rep. Jahana Hayes (D-CT) has introduced legislation that would declare racism a public health crisis. She has been advocating for the House resolution since 2020.
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New York Governor Andrew Cuomo says the federal government is not doing enough to make sure that a COVID-19 vaccine will help parts of the state where the…