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U.S. Hospital Preparedness Program underfunded leading up to coronavirus

The U.S. Hospital Preparedness Program was put in place to help the nation's hospitals handle public health crises such as the coronavirus pandemic. But that program has been grossly underfunded for years, leaving many hospitals unready to tackle the virus. Washington Post investigative reporter Jenn Abelson covered this story and joined CBSN to discuss.
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