Marching For Children's Healthcare In Tulsa

Monday, July 13th 2009, 3:02 pm

By: News On 6

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TULSA, OK -- About 300 children marched to the downtown Tulsa federal building Monday morning to express support for universal health care for children.

The effort was spearheaded by the Metropolitan Tulsa Urban League.

The march was part of a national effort by the Children's Defense Fund's Freedom Schools program.

According to CDF, 9 million children are uninsured across America.

The march started at the Tulsa County Election Board office and ended at the Page Belcher Federal Building.

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