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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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