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On the recordMay 2, 2011
This is a wise investment of Federal funds. Not only does it save lives, but the Congressional Budget Office estimates that for every dollar invested in disaster mitigation, three are saved by reducing future damages.
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Barbara Boxer
Democratic · California
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congress.gov

Editor's note · Context

Federal investment in disaster mitigation is cost-effective and life-saving.

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