On the recordApril 13, 2011
If Federal standards are not made mandatory, there will be a significant disproportional impact on low-income communities and communities of color--our Nation's most vulnerable communities.
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congress.govDiana DeGette: “If Federal standards are not made mandatory, there will be a significant disproportional impact on low-income…”
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DeGette highlights the potential negative impact of the bill on vulnerable communities.
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