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Paul Tonko: I am disappointed to see the $1 billion request for drinking water was at the expense of over a $400 million decrease in…

On the recordMarch 21, 2016
I am disappointed to see the $1 billion request for drinking water was at the expense of over a $400 million decrease in clean water.
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Paul Tonko
Democratic · New York

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Tonko expresses disappointment over funding cuts to clean water in favor of drinking water.

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