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Mike Quigley: “Studies have shown that for every dollar spent on pre-disaster mitigation, the Federal government saves seven dollars or…”

On the recordApril 13, 2021
Studies have shown that for every dollar spent on pre-disaster mitigation, the Federal government saves seven dollars or more in future damages.
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Mike Quigley
Democratic · Illinois

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Quigley emphasizes the cost-effectiveness of investing in disaster mitigation.

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