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Speaking with Democratic Candidate Erin McClelland About her Platform for Congress

Published October 28, 2014 at 2:35 PM EDT

With the election a week away, we'll look at the race for the seat in the 12th Congressional District. Democratic candidate Erin McClelland joins us. She'll share her views on several issues including health care, her views on Ebola in our country, and how she started a nonprofit business specializing in addiction treatment.

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