MSNBC | March 9, 2010
At the age of 7, Marcelas Owens lost his 27-year-old mother to pulmonary hypertension after losing her job and health insurance.
Now, the 11-year-old fifth grader is heading to Congress to advocate for health care reform.
11-Year-Old Lobbies Congress for Health Care
MSNBC | March 9, 2010
At the age of 7, Marcelas Owens lost his 27-year-old mother to pulmonary hypertension after losing her job and health insurance.
Now, the 11-year-old fifth grader is heading to Congress to advocate for health care reform.
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