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• If I know that every single one of us abhors sexual violence and exploitation in all forms, but especially
• ><01:24:18.719> and of us abhores sexual violence and of us abhores sexual violence and exploitation
• 20.080> in<01:24:20.400> all<01:24:20.600> forms,<01:24:21.600> but exploitation
• in all forms, but exploitation in all forms, but especially<01:24:22.320> when<01:24:22.560><

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• They have lawyers working on exploitive medical debt.
• lawyers<01:27:16.480> working<01:27:16.719> on<01:27:17.120> on<01:27:17.280> exploitive
• <01:27:17.840> medical lawyers working on on exploitive medical lawyers working on on exploitive

Keywords: 1183, house

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• sexual assault and related cases, including human trafficking, child pornography, commercial sexual exploitation
• human trafficking, child pornography, commercial<00:32:31.760> sexual<00:32:32.080> exploitation
• ,<00:32:32.640> and commercial sexual exploitation, and commercial sexual exploitation, and

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• I suppose every student being screened?
• He noted that the screening takes about 20 minutes and asked who is actually being screened.
• <05:06:29.360> a question in terms of the screening a question in terms of the screening a
• <05:06:30.798> takes moment ago you said the screening takes moment ago you said the screening
• >> And and who is actually being screened?

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• So is it the reporting requirement or the screening requirement you're asking about? Mr.
• But as long as we still have the requirement for the dyslexia screening, that's all I care about.
• Outcomes of the screening. Outcomes of the actual screening. Do you use that outcome report? Mr.
• Now, this section of code, I would point you to, let's see, what can we see on the screen here?
• What can we see on the screen here?

Summary: The task force reviewed survey results from state agencies on potential statutory revisions, with Levi reporting 70 proposals from 20 agencies and noting that about 33 might become agency pre-file bills. Members discussed the need to share the survey more broadly within higher education and to better coordinate issues involving IT and other cross-agency functions. The task force then heard from the Office of Management and Budget on three topics: concessions, architect/engineering pre-qualification, and legal notices. OMB said the concessions law is outdated and inconsistent with current practice, and suggested a collaborative rewrite to allow best-value evaluation, raise the threshold, and standardize solicitation templates. On architect/engineering pre-qualification, OMB proposed expanding authority beyond current state-agency limits and creating uniform templates. On legal notices, OMB proposed modernizing publication requirements, exploring online and abbreviated notices, and working with newspapers and other stakeholders on technology and accessibility improvements. Members asked about where concession revenues go, whether political subdivisions must follow the same rules, and how to move from discussion to action. The task force agreed to have OMB work with Legislative Council and affected stakeholders to develop bill drafts, and the motion passed unanimously. The University of North Dakota then presented a series of proposed revisions focused on public buildings and procurement. UND asked to rework the definition of construction so routine maintenance and one-for-one replacements over $250,000 would not automatically trigger public-improvement requirements, suggested raising the threshold to $500,000, and asked for more flexibility based on project complexity and risk. UND also proposed changes to public bid advertisements to reflect electronic bidding, revisions to construction manager-at-risk selection criteria, changes to architect/engineer procurement rules, an increase in the direct-hire design threshold, and a higher legislative-consent threshold for privately funded projects. The task force supported having UND work with counsel and OMB to develop bill drafts, and that motion also passed. The Department of Public Instruction concluded with proposed cleanup to credentialing and education statutes. DPI recommended reviewing its credential categories for relevance, possibly transferring credentialing authority to the Education Standards and Practices Board, removing outdated school safety patrol language, clarifying waiver provisions, and updating dyslexia screening reporting requirements so the statute reflects current practice. Members focused mainly on whether the dyslexia reporting requirement should remain, and DPI said the screening itself would continue even if reporting language were revised. No votes were taken on DPI’s suggestions, and the task force recessed after the presentation.

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• Screening process.
• Is part of that is the screening. Thank you, Mr. Speaker and gentlemen.
• Requires those screens to be, you know, shades to be in good repair.
• They'll say there's these little holes in the screen.
• And you're renting a screened window, so the screen must be repaired.

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• > adding newborn screening for adding newborn screening for metacchromatic<00:02:19.400> lucodistrophe
• screened 16,000 clients for chlamydia. screened 16,000 clients for chlamydia.
• ,<03:26:30.399> STI<03:26:31.120> screenings<03:26:31.600> and screenings, STI screenings
• and screenings, STI screenings and treatments,<03:26:33.279> and<03:26:33.840> many,<03
• <03:28:23.840> and contraceptive counseling, screening and contraceptive counseling, screening

Keywords: 1183, house

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• It isn't, but it's specifically for colorectal cancer screening.
• , which would be a screening that was really to help coverage go further.
• Insurance wasn't covering the next screening, which would be a screening that was really to help coverage
• I have patients that have foregone screening tests.
• For example, my patients are more susceptible to cancer and absolutely need colon cancer screenings every

Summary: The Senate Committee on Insurance met on May 6, 2026, and first reported HB 1241 favorably. That bill, by Chairman Furman, requires insurers to check with DCFS before paying certain insurance settlements to determine whether the recipient owes delinquent child support, and to withhold and remit arrears if found. DCFS explained that Louisiana already has intercepts and other collection tools, but no current mechanism for insurance settlements. Senators raised concerns about notice to obligors and about liability if insurers fail to withhold, but the bill was advanced without objection. The committee then heard HB 870, which would require health insurers and PBMs to cover lower-cost generic or biosimilar drugs when available and to use utilization management no more restrictively on those drugs. Supporters said the bill would improve access and lower patient costs by using wholesale acquisition cost as the comparison point. Opponents, including Louisiana Blue and the AFL-CIO, argued that WAC ignores rebates and net cost, could force plans to cover higher-cost biosimilars first, and could increase premiums and disrupt ERISA and fully insured plan design. The committee adopted a technical amendment set and then a second amendment set that added notice and reporting requirements tied to net cost calculations, and HB 870 was reported favorably as amended. Several other bills were moved with little or no opposition. HB 1176, concerning Medicare Advantage coverage for integrative cancer treatments such as cold cap therapy, cryotherapy, and acupuncture, was amended to change the effective date and then reported favorably. HB 1196, dealing with colorectal cancer screening follow-up colonoscopies, was also amended and reported favorably. HB 1162, a consumer protection bill requiring DOI to verify that a contractor named on a first-party property damage check is licensed in Louisiana, was amended and reported favorably. HB 826, which modernizes insurance referral rules to allow referrals by email or website address, was reported favorably. The committee also heard HB 1151 on insurer investment limits and solvency protections, and HB 1236 on pharmacy reimbursement and copay maximizer programs; both drew substantial testimony and concern, especially over retroactivity, PBM cost allocation, and whether copay maximizers shift costs to patients, but the transcript cuts off before final action on HB 1236.

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• Under the Oklahoma State Department of Education that you see on the screen.
• The monitoring people, that pops up on their screen.
• It pops up on their screen, and they make the determination at that point whether it's a real gun or
• It highlights the weapon in the screen and the screen picture, and the schools can react accordingly.
• and the screen picture and the schools can react accordingly the key point I want to make on this is

Summary: The meeting focused on school safety funding and security practices in Oklahoma schools, especially how districts have used school resource officer (SRO) allocation money and related security grants. Kevin Rey of the Oklahoma State Department of Education’s Office of School Safety and Security explained that the program, created under HB 2903, allows districts to use funds for SROs and physical security improvements such as cameras, access control, fencing, window film, bollards, metal detectors, and vape detectors. He said more than 170 districts used the money to hire SROs in 2024-25, and that the 2024 change allowing retired officers and armed security guards to qualify was a major help. Members questioned whether the money should also support prevention and mental health services, and Rey said the current program is mainly for security hardware and related measures. Mark Stout, chief of police for Putnam City Schools, described the district’s layered security approach, including weapon detection at middle and high schools and the ZeroEyes AI camera system, which monitors existing cameras for visible guns and sends alerts to trained monitoring staff and then to district police. He said the system is used as one layer among others, alongside officers, weapon detection, and school procedures, and noted the district is expanding coverage at athletic facilities. He also explained that the system is more economical than full weapon-detection setups, with annual costs based on the number of cameras. Tecumseh Superintendent Kinsey, Chief Kennedy, and Pottawatomie County law enforcement described the October threat investigation involving a student who posted a photo with a handgun and knife and discussed violence online. They said the FBI tip, rapid coordination among agencies, and an SRO already embedded in the district helped lead to a search warrant and arrest within hours, preventing a possible attack. Kinsey also described the district’s safety measures, including secure entrances, cameras, ALICE training, crisis communication planning, mental health support, clear backpacks, and a new staff alert system. He said community feedback after the incident favored more law enforcement partnership, limited entry points, handheld metal detectors, more SROs, stronger training, and more mental health support. Matt Riggs, former superintendent of McComb, said smaller districts face different security challenges because of limited local law enforcement and long response times. He explained that McComb used its funding for facility upgrades rather than hiring a full-time SRO because the district wanted improvements that would last beyond the three-year funding window. Throughout the discussion, several members emphasized the tension between visible security measures and prevention, with repeated calls for more counselors, mental health supports, and threat-assessment efforts alongside hardening measures. No formal votes or actions were taken in the transcript.

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• We've done on-screen reviews of their documentation to make sure they have been doing it.
• We have our Case 360s set of screens, we'll call it.
• Like I said, just to paint a picture, I mean, we are talking about green screens that are from the late
• And so we're very excited about the opportunity to modernize those sets of screens.
• There's actually well over 100 screens.

Summary: The subcommittee heard updates on several major technology modernization efforts, beginning with the Department of Financial Services’ Florida PALM project, which is replacing the state’s decades-old FLAIR accounting system. DFS described PALM as a statewide effort affecting all three branches of government, with cash management already live and the remaining financial management, payroll, and data warehouse components still in development. Officials said the project began in 2014, was restructured after a 2022 legislative pause, and is now being recommended for a go-live delay from January 2026 to July 2026. Members asked about governance, staffing, contract structure, cost growth, and maintenance costs; DFS said the contract is deliverable-based, the current amendment would add a net $2.2 million, and post-go-live maintenance is expected to be about $13 million annually under the current contract through July 2027. The Agency for Health Care Administration then updated the committee on the FX Medicaid enterprise modernization program. AHCA explained that federal CMS directed states to move from monolithic Medicaid systems to a modular approach, leading Florida to procure separate vendors for integration services, data warehouse, unified operations, provider services, and claims processing, with pharmacy benefits still to be procured. Officials said the project has spent about $334 million to date, with most costs federally matched, and requested $189.95 million for the upcoming year. They also highlighted a 2024 special assessment that produced 81 recommendations, most tied to staffing shortages, and said the Legislature added 47 FTEs, with 17 currently filled or being filled. Members asked about governance changes, production status, data access, and future technology maintenance; AHCA said some components are operational, the data warehouse is nearing certification, and the agency is working to keep the system adaptable and nonproprietary. The Department of Children and Families presented its Access modernization project, which is replacing a mainframe-based eligibility system used for SNAP, TANF, Medicaid assistance, and related programs. DCF said the six-year, $205 million project is in its third year and has already delivered a new customer portal with mobile access, multi-factor authentication, and fraud protections, while also building a worker portal, document management, community partner tools, and workload management functions. The agency said it is requesting $36.625 million for the next fiscal year, the same as last year, and emphasized that the project has remained on schedule and on budget by breaking work into smaller modules and using strong vendor and staff support. Members praised the project’s progress and asked about cybersecurity testing and the long delay before modernization began; DCF said security requirements were built in from the outset and that the remaining work will focus on moving staff off the legacy mainframe and modernizing notices and back-end processes.

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• using the Hawaii Tourism Authority as an example of a casino-type or sports gambling setup with TV screens
• where<00:41:49.240> with<00:41:49.400> the<00:41:49.560> TV<00:41:49.920> screens
• <00:41:50.440> like of setup where with the TV screens like of setup where with the TV screens
• /c><00:41:53.880> they<00:41:54.000> have<00:41:54.160> big<00:41:54.359> screens
• <00:41:54.839> so MGM in Vegas they have big screens so MGM in Vegas they have big screens

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House Committee on Economic Development and Technology heard testimony on several measures, including HB 671 on Native Hawaiian data tabulation, HB 639 on AI chatbot disclosures and consumer protection, HB 1391 on a proposed Hawaii/Irish trade commission, HB 1361, HB 1384 on an AI advisory council, HB 1292, and HB 1308 on online sports wagering. Testimony on HB 671 focused on clarifying how Native Hawaiian categories should be defined for data purposes, with Eugene Tian noting Census data can tabulate Native Hawaiians alone but not those in combination with other races without special tabulation. HB 639 drew support from DCCA’s Office of Consumer Protection, which said the bill should advance but may need amendments to align with existing consumer protection law and preserve OCP enforcement authority. HB 1384 received support from ETS, which said an AI advisory council would help establish governance and standards for state AI use. HB 1391 drew comments in support from DBEDT and one testifier who urged a broader U.S./Hawaii/EU framing rather than a bill focused on Ireland. HB 1361 was heard with no testimony in the excerpt, and HB 1292 received support from the Hawaii Community Development Authority and opposition from HGA, which warned the measure could open the door to privatizing or outsourcing government services. HB 1308 drew extensive testimony both for and against, with supporters arguing legalized online sports betting could generate revenue for education, housing, health care, child care, and problem gambling treatment, while opponents raised concerns about regulation, oversight, and the social impacts of gambling. Supporters included BetMGM, DraftKings, and the Iron Workers Stabilization Fund, while the Department of Taxation and Office of Information Practices also provided comments. The committee then moved into decision-making and adopted the chair’s recommendations to pass HB 671, HB 639, HB 1391, and HB 1384 with amendments, while HB 1361 and HB 1292 were deferred. For HB 1308, the chair outlined a substantial HD1 with changes including limiting the bill to internet-connected mobile or digital wagering platforms, shifting regulatory responsibility from DBED to DCCA, adding confidentiality language tied to UIPA, and using committee notes to reference other states’ tax percentages and agency testimony; members discussed the need for guardrails, and one member changed from a no vote to reservations, but the excerpt ends before the final vote is shown.

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• It was also identified that we need a better screening tool, which we will be working on in December.
• <00:12:17.360> tool that we need a better screening tool that we need a better screening tool
• tools and um protocols are our screening tools and um protocols are going<00:12:24.240> to<00
• Page 11, line 10, we deleted “evaluation” and added “screen.”
• There is a difference between a full evaluation as opposed to a screening.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The working group on restrictive housing met with a quorum present, approved the August 21, 2025 minutes, and adopted a procedure to take public testimony on each agenda item with a two-minute limit per testifier, with some flexibility for follow-up questions. The main presentation came from the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation on restrictive housing policies and a recent outside assessment of mental health care practices at HSCF and OOTC. DCR said the assessment found strengths such as consistent medication administration and staff commitment, but also identified major problems including outdated workflows, staffing shortages, inadequate physical plant conditions, overuse of suicide/safety watch for personal safety issues, and a need for more individualized treatment plans. DCR described several corrective steps already underway: filling a long-vacant high-level mental health administrator position, adjusting evening medication passes, working with DOH on transfer and referral workflows, planning a new electronic medical records system and revised screening tools, and pursuing additional training for ACOs and mental health staff. For OOTC, DCR said the facility is overcrowded and decrepit, needs a better screening tool, and requires more mental health-specific training and staffing. For HCF, DCR said the layout limits confidential assessments and provider access, and that the proposed consolidated healthcare unit would add 43 beds, private exam rooms, and a de-escalation room. DCR also said the new unit could serve acute and chronic suicide/safety watch needs and possibly some inmates with dementia, Alzheimer’s, or significant cognitive impairment. The discussion then focused on Act 292, which DCR said is difficult to implement as written. DCR said the bill aligns with DOJ, NCCHC, and ACA guidance in defining restrictive housing, limiting duration, requiring reviews, identifying vulnerable populations, and using step-down units, but raised two major concerns: a requirement to refer vulnerable people to DOH for confinement, and a requirement for clinical assessments every 12 hours by a provider. Members responded that the law should be matched with funding and staffing, and asked what resources are needed. DCR said it submitted a request for 35 positions at a cost of about $8.6 million, and also said funding may be needed for community-based beds and contracted medical services. Members also asked about the current MOA/MOU between DOH and DCR, the working group membership, and the timeline for revisions. DCR said the group includes DCR, DOH, and governor’s office medical advisors, that a first draft is complete, and that the revised agreement should be in place by the end of the year. On staffing, DCR said ACO recruitment classes increased from five to eight, vacancy rates dropped from 34% to 24%, but OOTC still faces a projected $7.1 million shortfall and heavy overtime costs, forcing post closures and program reductions. The meeting ended with continued discussion of screening tools, including DCR’s explanation that current broad questions may over-identify people with substance-use-related symptoms as having serious mental illness, and that a more discrete tool is needed to better identify those with acute needs.

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• Representative Frentz has a bill, 3769, which is a DOC policy bill related to substance use and TV screening
• Representative Frentz has a bill, 3769, which is a DOC policy bill related to substance use and TV screening
• Representative Frentz has a bill, 3769, which is a DOC policy bill related to substance use and TV screening

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee took up House File 3990, Chair Novotny’s bill, as the vehicle for a public safety policy package. Members were told the DE1 amendment had been posted for public review, so no formal action would be taken at this meeting; the committee planned to act on the bill at the next hearing on March 25. Chair Novotny said questions from Judiciary on the original bill had been addressed or were still being worked on, and he expressed hope the bill would pass out the next day. Non-partisan staff walked through the DE1 amendment, explaining that it combines multiple bills into one package. The included provisions covered BCA fraud investigations and administrative subpoenas, disaster assistance reporting dates, DOC policy on substance use and TV screening, raising the kratom possession/sale age to 21, DOC facility licensing, restitution considerations for early release, BCA data collection and local law enforcement reimbursements, public employer review of applicants with criminal convictions, victim notification and minor-victim privacy protections, second-degree murder language involving out-of-state protection orders, increased penalties for certain coercion offenses tied to non-consensual image dissemination, and reporting when law enforcement deploys chemical irritants. No one signed up to testify, and there were no votes or formal amendments acted on during the meeting. The chair noted that additional amendments were expected at the next hearing, and the meeting adjourned without further action.

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• Texans, like many across the country, are increasingly glued to screens, at the expense of their mental
• According to an article published... ...in the National Library of Medicine, excess screen time contributes
• It's a simple reminder that there's more to life than what's on the screen.

Bills: SB2801, SB2232, SCR18

Keywords: SB 2801, Texas Parks and Wildlife, Parks and Wildlife Code, field trial permit, hunting dog field trial, coonhound trial, dog trial, squirrel hunting, fur-bearing animals, nongame animals, hunting license exemption, wildlife management, public land permit, private land hunting, game fish and water safety account, permit fee, commission rules, Parks and Wildlife Department, Unplug Texas Day, digital detox

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• efforts of the General Assembly, we now have colorectal, prostate, and lung for early detection screenings
• efforts of the General Assembly, we now have colorectal, prostate, and lung for early detection screenings
• , prostate, and lung for early colctyl, prostate, and lung for early detection<00:19:26.720> screenings
• <00:19:27.919> But<00:19:28.080> should<00:19:28.320> you detection screenings
• But should you detection screenings.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then established a quorum with 34 members present. The chamber approved the journal from January 28, received notice that the House had passed House Bills 56, 320, 366, and 389 and requested concurrence, and heard a report that second-reading bills were sent to the Rules Committee. Committee reports advanced several measures, including Senate Bills 1, 3, 48, 84, 102, and 122, which were ordered to first reading and placed on the calendar. The Senate also received new bills and resolutions, including measures on SNAP benefits, unemployment insurance, medical licensing, proxy advisory services, child protection, disabled veterans, public school construction, and a concurrent resolution encouraging nuclear workforce training at Kentucky universities. The Rules Committee posted Senate Bills 20, 34, and 68 for the next regular orders, and the Committee on Committees referred Senate Resolutions 60, 61, 63, 64, and 65 to the floor. Senate Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3 was introduced. Several honorary and memorial resolutions were adopted, including Senate Resolution 63 honoring Reverend George Clifton Currington, Sr., Senate Resolution 49 honoring Dr. Jacqueline Sugarman, and Senate Resolution 31 designating Suits and Sneakers Day to recognize cancer patients, survivors, and advocates. Senators spoke at length about cancer awareness, personal family experiences, and Kentucky’s efforts to improve screening and treatment access. Announcements were made about an oversight committee meeting after adjournment and a Kentucky State Police Professional Association breakfast the next morning. The Senate adjourned until 9:00 a.m. on Friday, January 30, 2026.

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• New Mexico's literacy policy components align with other states' guidance and accountability for screening
• , targeted interventions to support the acquisition of core content, and that includes universal screening
• example, ensures all literacy instruction. is evidence-based and provides guidance on universal screening
• after Florida's reading law, placing a heavy emphasis on prevention of reading difficulties through screening
• The public education department should also consider providing screening criteria and an assessment tool

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• AND THE 2023 2024 SCHOOL YEAR IDENTIFIED VARIOUS SUB RECIPIENTS, SOME OF WHO YOU SEE LISTED ON THE SCREEN
• THESE SUB RECIPIENTS INCLUDE SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND WE DO HAVE THOSE LISTED ON THE SCREEN.
• PALM BEACH STATE COLLEGE ALONG WITH THESE RECIPIENTS LISTED ON THE LEFT-HAND SIDE OF THE SCREEN, THEY
• YOU CAN SEE THE THREE BUCKETS, THREE COLUMNS YOU HAVE ON THE SCREEN WITH UNIVERSAL SUPPORT, TARGETED
• -- IN ESSENCE WE ARE NOT ABLE TO DO THE WORK WE DO WITHOUT PARTNERSHIPS AND AS YOU CAN SEE ON THE SCREEN

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• <00:07:03.520> and centers develop a screening and centers develop a screening and treatment
• and ICU screening for VTE.
• and ICU screening for VTE.
• Inpatient screening and ICU screening for VTE, and those two measures are applied to the quality metrics
• for VTE screening or recommendations. for VTE screening or recommendations.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• So, if we're going to screen kids and we're going to progress monitor them, high school doesn't even
• So, if we're going to screen kids and we're going to progress monitor them, high school doesn't even
• kids and we're if we're going to screen kids and we're going<00:47:07.359> to<00:47:07.520>
• tell you when you look at the screening tell you when you look at the screening results<00:48:33.599
• second graders when if in screen second graders when if in kindergarten<00:49:21.119> and<00:

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• But beyond my own health, my story is a testament to one critical action: screening.
• . screening. screening.
• can be because my cancer was screenings can be because my cancer was found<00:09:10.480> on<00
• screenings they deserve. screenings they deserve.
• more than 1500 screenings and diagnostic tests,<00:10:13.760> over<00:10:14.240> 6,000

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