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Paul Tonko: The transition to a clean economy will create opportunities that can benefit American workers, families, and communities…

On the recordNovember 13, 2019
The transition to a clean economy will create opportunities that can benefit American workers, families, and communities if we act quickly and thoughtfully.
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Paul Tonko
Democratic · New York

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Tonko discusses potential benefits of transitioning to a clean economy.

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