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Patricia Smith

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Top Democrats discussed “Medicare for All” at Houston debate, but what about healthy food for all?

Patricia Smith
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For richer or poorer: 4 economists ponder what 2018 has in store

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Do poor people eat more junk food than wealthier Americans?

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Cutting the EPA budget puts babies at risk – and makes little economic sense

Patricia Smith