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Grace Napolitano: Investing in New York City's water and sewer system is crucial to saving the lives and the livelihoods of my…

On the recordJanuary 11, 2022
Investing in New York City's water and sewer system is crucial to saving the lives and the livelihoods of my constituents as we continue to encounter the threat from climate change and extreme weather.
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Grace Napolitano
Democratic · California

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Stresses the importance of infrastructure investment to protect lives from climate-related disasters.

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