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On the recordMarch 5, 2019
But rather than trying to slow down climate or mitigating its impact, it seems as though the administration right now is ignoring its own scientists, national security professionals, and economists who warn that the continued increased flooding, extreme weather, and temperature increases will be extremely costly for the Federal Government.
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Democratic · New York

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Ocasio-Cortez criticizes the administration's response to climate change.

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