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Gary Peters: “These communities, who are often disproportionately impacted by disasters, need us to finally act and address…”

On the recordJune 21, 2022
These communities, who are often disproportionately impacted by disasters, need us to finally act and address long-standing disparities in our Federal disaster response.
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Gary Peters
Democratic · Michigan

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Peters emphasizes the need for equitable disaster assistance for underserved communities.

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