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On the recordJuly 27, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic is shining an intense spotlight on health risks and health disparities across our country.
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Lisa Blunt Rochester
Democratic · Delaware

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Emphasizing the importance of safe drinking water during the pandemic.

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