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Elizabeth Warren: “But Congress does not show the same interest in taking steps before these crises occur to make sure that our country is…”

On the recordFebruary 23, 2016
But Congress does not show the same interest in taking steps before these crises occur to make sure that our country is actually prepared when disasters strike.
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Elizabeth Warren
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Warren criticizes Congress for lacking proactive measures against disease threats.

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