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On the recordJune 9, 2011
The erosion of State and local preparedness funding leaves us at risk of not being adequately prepared to respond to man-made and natural disasters.
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Gus Bilirakis
Republican · Florida

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Bilirakis emphasizes the risks of cutting preparedness funding.

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