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USA Today cites Hiredpen policy briefs on juvenile justice... Is Adult Prison Best for Juveniles?
By Marilyn Elias, USA TODAY

Op-ed: Rural Children's Health Insurance in Jeopardy (Hiredpen helped authors develop and place in Boston Globe)

Fast Fact: Childhood poverty costs $500 billion per year in lost earnings, higher crime, and poorer health as an adult--or nearly 4% of the nation's gross domestic product (GDP). Go here for report...