Porterville, East Porterville, is an environmental justice tragedy and a disgrace.
Jared Huffman: “Porterville, East Porterville, is an environmental justice tragedy and a disgrace.”
On the recordFebruary 23, 2016
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Huffman highlights the severe water quality issues faced by Porterville residents.
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