On the recordFebruary 26, 2020
The Trump administration's budget slashes the Drinking Water System Supervision Program by $38 million, a forty percent cut from last year.
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congress.govThe Trump administration's budget slashes the Drinking Water System Supervision Program by $38 million, a forty percent cut from last year.
Ruiz criticizes budget cuts affecting water safety programs.
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