On the recordMarch 15, 2023
Do you think it is important for Congress to fully fund the resiliency program created in the Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act?
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Thomas R. Carper
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congress.govDo you think it is important for Congress to fully fund the resiliency program created in the Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act?
Carper emphasizes the need for Congress to fund water infrastructure programs.
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