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May 1, 2020

Reps. McNerney, Engel, Davis & Fitzpatrick Push for Blood Center Relief to Address America’s Blood Shortage

By America's Blood Centers

Stockton, CA –  As our nation’s blood centers face significant blood donation shortages, growing demand for plasma, and increasing financial strain, Congressman Jerry McNerney (CA-09) co-led a bipartisan letter, along with Representatives Eliot L. Engel (NY-16), Rodney Davis (IL-13), and Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), urging House leadership to include assistance for blood centers in the next COVID relief legislative package.

View complete press release and letter.

Posted in ABC Newsletter
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