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Paul Tonko: Promote equity and environmental justice with investments that reach into every community.

On the recordMarch 22, 2021
Promote equity and environmental justice with investments that reach into every community.
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Paul Tonko
Democratic · New York

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Tonko calls for equitable investments in environmental justice.

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