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On the recordMarch 22, 2023
The Bipartisan Infrastructure and Inflation Reduction Act provided for investment in high-risk firesheds.
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Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon

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Merkley highlights funding for fire risk areas in Oregon.

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