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On the recordJune 12, 2024
Because that is what our frontline community-based organizations that have been doing environmental justice work has been told.
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Rashida Tlaib
Democratic · Michigan

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Tlaib emphasizes the importance of Technical Assistance Centers for community organizations.

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