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On the recordJuly 20, 2021
Opportunity zones are providing the biggest benefits to projects with the highest returns, which are rarely aligned with equitable development.
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Rashida Tlaib
Democratic · Michigan

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Tlaib highlights that opportunity zones benefit wealthy projects rather than poor communities.

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