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Mazie Hirono: “Given the increased seismic activity at Mauna Loa on the Big Island, can you discuss any ways that Congress can continue…”

On the recordApril 6, 2016
Given the increased seismic activity at Mauna Loa on the Big Island, can you discuss any ways that Congress can continue to provide support to this critical work to ensure public safety due to active volcanoes?
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Mazie Hirono
Democratic · Hawaii

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Hirono asks about Congressional support for volcano monitoring.

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