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Melanie Stansbury: “I believe it is the Federal Government's responsibility to ensure that our communities are safe and their basic needs…”

On the recordOctober 5, 2021
I believe it is the Federal Government's responsibility to ensure that our communities are safe and their basic needs are met.
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Melanie Stansbury
Democratic · New Mexico

Editor's note · Context

Stansbury emphasizes the federal government's duty to support Puerto Rico post-Hurricane Maria.

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