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On the recordFebruary 23, 2021
I see it as one of those plans that advances climate by encouraging movement to electric vehicles, but it also helps address environmental and economic justice.
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Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon

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Merkley supports plans for electric vehicles that also promote economic justice.

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