Health and Wealth Inequality in America: How COVID-19 Makes Clear the Need for Change

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Event id=110810 Viruses do not discriminate, but people – and the policies and systems they create – do. The COVID-19 pandemic has magnified underlying inequities that have existed in the United States for generations – in our health care system, our economy, and in access to opportunity. The House Budget Committee will hear testimony on how the public health and economic crises brought on by COVID-19 have exacerbated underlying health and economic inequalities in America. Additional information: https://budget.house.gov/publications/report/health-and-wealth-inequality-america Check out our full video catalog: http://bit.ly/2vC1sSX Follow House Budget Dems on Twitter: http://bit.ly/2IhtHZX Follow House Budget Dems on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2TiKrX2 The House Budget Committee Democratic Caucus is fighting for budget priorities that reflect the values of families across the country. We are committed to investing in our country's future, growing the economy, and preserving the progress we've made in areas like employment, health care, and tax fairness – while keeping our promises to seniors, veterans and the most vulnerable among us.