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Bennie Thompson: Disasters often hit vulnerable populations the hardest, including low-income communities, rural areas, racial…

On the recordNovember 27, 2023
Disasters often hit vulnerable populations the hardest, including low-income communities, rural areas, racial minorities, Tribes, individuals with disabilities, seniors, and children.
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Bennie Thompson
Democratic · Mississippi

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Thompson highlights the disproportionate impact of disasters on marginalized communities.

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