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On the recordMay 21, 2013
We're looking at a proposed budget that cuts the hazardous fuels reduction in half.
Said by
Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon

Editor's note · Context

Criticizing budget cuts to hazardous fuels reduction amidst increasing wildfire risks.

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