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Barrett asks for Walker’s support for obesity reduction grant

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Governor Walker is being asked to sign a letter, supporting an effort to obtain
federal money to fight obesity. The request is from Walker’s Democratic opponent in last year’s race for governor.Chuck Quirmbach reports.

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