"Lives are definitely at risk because of the shutdown," Mary Smith, JD, former IHS acting director…

Mark Trahant

"Lives are definitely at risk because of the shutdown," Mary Smith, JD, former IHS acting director and a member of the Cherokee Nation, told MedPage Today.

Native American Clinics Face Imminent Closure With Gov't Shutdown

'Friday is going to be our last day unless the government reopens'

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blu2cloud

Jan 10, 2019

Trump is a rich bully! He is a classic bully, having tantrums if not given his way! Bullying the American people for money, in the billions, so he and his rich friends can rob America to build a monstrosity, useless wall! Fooling only those with senseless fears of loss of control, which is eminent anyway.

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