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Podcast: Counties fight social isolation

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As awareness of social isolation spreads, Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Loudoun County, Va. Chair Phyllis Randall discuss the role of government in combatting the problem.

Read more about the issue, and how Portage County, Wis. approaches social isolation, in this County News article.

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