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On the recordFebruary 22, 2021
The Federal Government's decreasing support over the past few decades has left our local communities in a dangerous and precarious position, which has disproportionately affected communities of color like mine.
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Frederica Wilson
Democratic · Florida

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Wilson highlights the negative impact of reduced federal support on vulnerable communities.

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