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Ed Markey: We know it hits poor people disproportionately, although it hits all people who are impacted.

On the recordOctober 31, 2023
We know it hits poor people disproportionately, although it hits all people who are impacted.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Markey highlights the disproportionate impact of extreme weather on poor communities.

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