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Chris Van Hollen: “The cost of doing nothing is huge and that's part of the purpose of this, today's hearing.”

On the recordFebruary 14, 2023
The cost of doing nothing is huge and that's part of the purpose of this, today's hearing.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

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Emphasizing the importance of addressing climate costs.

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