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Raul Ruiz: “Living in close proximity to environmental hazards yet not being meaningfully consulted in the government's mitigation…”

On the recordJanuary 17, 2018
Living in close proximity to environmental hazards yet not being meaningfully consulted in the government's mitigation planning threatens the health and well-being of tribal members who rely on resources like rivers for survival.
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Raul Ruiz
Democratic · California

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Ruiz emphasizes the health risks to tribal communities from environmental hazards and lack of consultation.

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