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Eleanor Holmes Norton: I think that's because of climate change and, therefore, increased reliance on the Federal Government.

On the recordOctober 4, 2021
I think that's because of climate change and, therefore, increased reliance on the Federal Government.
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Eleanor Holmes Norton
Democratic · District of Columbia

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Norton links rising natural disasters to climate change and federal assistance needs.

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