S.1966: Global Child Survival Act of 2009

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Global Child Survival Act of 2009 - Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize the President to furnish assistance to reduce mortality and improve the health of newborns, children, and mothers in developing countries and to support efforts to strengthen systems of maternal, newborn, and child health services and link the formal health system with communities. Directs the President to develop a comprehensive strategy to reduce...

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Date Description
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Oct. 28, 2009

Introduced in the Senate by Christopher J. Dodd (D-Conn.)

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