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Jeff Merkley: “Would that proposal significantly cut the removal of lead pipes, resulting in more damage to more children?”

On the recordMarch 21, 2023
Would that proposal significantly cut the removal of lead pipes, resulting in more damage to more children?
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Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon

Editor's note · Context

Merkley questions the impact of funding cuts on lead pipe removal affecting children's health.

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