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Paul Tonko: Our members of this subcommittee have made environmental justice a top priority, and we are committed to ensuring…

On the recordJune 8, 2020
Our members of this subcommittee have made environmental justice a top priority, and we are committed to ensuring environmental justice is central to our work moving forward.
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Paul Tonko
Democratic · New York

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The subcommittee prioritizes environmental justice in its ongoing efforts.

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