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Alex Padilla: “Years of underfunding during the Trump administration has made it particularly challenging for EPA to fulfill its…”

On the recordMarch 21, 2023
Years of underfunding during the Trump administration has made it particularly challenging for EPA to fulfill its obligation to these disproportionately impacted communities.
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Alex Padilla
Democratic · California

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Highlighting the impact of past underfunding on the EPA's effectiveness.

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