How well does the IIJA fund the need that communities are facing to deal with these unprecedented flooding events driven by climate change?
Sheldon Whitehouse: “How well does the IIJA fund the need that communities are facing to deal with these unprecedented flooding events driven…”
On the recordSeptember 6, 2023
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Senator Whitehouse questions the adequacy of IIJA funding for climate-related infrastructure needs.
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