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Memo To GOP: Cutting Child Health Programs Will Increase Deficit | A new study from the National Bureau of Economic Research found American children have a much higher illness rate than British children and that the origins of poor adult health can be traced back to childhood. Because this will translate into higher medical costs in the future, David Sirota highlights the Republican’s deficit reduction plans in Congress and many states that cut child health programs, potentially leading to increased deficits and health care costs long term. Cutting kids’ health care is not a deficit reduction strategy. — Sean Savett