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Paul Tonko: And importantly, it would direct 40 percent of investments to communities on the front lines of climate change, a key…

On the recordMarch 17, 2021
And importantly, it would direct 40 percent of investments to communities on the front lines of climate change, a key pillar of the THRIVE Agenda.
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Paul Tonko
Democratic · New York

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Emphasizing investment focus on vulnerable communities in climate initiatives.

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