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On the recordDecember 4, 2012
This tragic storm was an unfortunate wake-up call for New York that much more must be done.
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Chuck Schumer
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Schumer calls for improved infrastructure protection following the damage from SuperStorm Sandy.

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