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Local mother concerned with how federal cuts could impact son with special needs

Federal cuts are raising questions about what programs for people with special needs will be available in the future. These are changes some parents are navigating. NBC10 political reporter Lauren Mayk talked to a mom worried about what her son will have access to.

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