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Paul Tonko: I would think not focusing on our water infrastructure has also like not provided the attention to the career paths that…

On the recordApril 12, 2016
I would think not focusing on our water infrastructure has also like not provided the attention to the career paths that are associated with that work. So, I think by investing we will just draw more attention to that career opportunity.
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Paul Tonko
Democratic · New York

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Tonko links investment in water infrastructure to career opportunities.

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