Appalachian Poverty:America’s Failure

Brighid Flynn

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Poor Medical Implications

Accountable Care Organizations

(ACO)

Poor Education

Failed Efforts and Struggling Attempts

Past, Present, and Hopefully a

Better Future

CAP: Christian Appalachian Project

About $800

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