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By Tom Williams
Posted October 19, 2022 at 3:21pm

From left, HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra, FDA Commissioner Robert Califf, a sign language interpreter, Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren, and Gallaudet University President Roberta Cordano arrive Wednesday for a news conference at a U Street, Northwest, Walgreens to tout the new availability of over-the-counter hearing aids.

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