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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 22, 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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Padilla points out the impact of previous underfunding on the EPA's ability to serve communities.

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