Funding for the Forest Service is a perfect example of why we need to invest in non-defense spending, to defend our communities from wildfire, improve public health, protect jobs, and increase the health and resiliency of our forests.
Jeff Merkley: “Funding for the Forest Service is a perfect example of why we need to invest in non-defense spending, to defend our…”
On the recordMarch 22, 2023
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Highlights the critical role of Forest Service funding in community protection and environmental health.
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