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On the recordJune 21, 2023
EDA's mission to promote a resilient economy and address rapidly evolving economic conditions I think must prioritize disaster recovery.
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Alex Padilla
Democratic · California

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Senator Padilla advocates for prioritizing disaster recovery in the EDA's mission.

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