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Tammy Duckworth: Every year communities in Illinois and across the country struggle to plan for and recover from urban flooding, which…

On the recordJune 6, 2026
Every year communities in Illinois and across the country struggle to plan for and recover from urban flooding, which climate change is exacerbating,
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Tammy Duckworth
Democratic · Illinois

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Discussing urban flooding and climate change impacts.

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