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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
How well does the IIJA fund the need that communities are facing to deal with these unprecedented flooding events driven by climate change?
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Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Rhode Island

Editor's note · Context

Senator Whitehouse questions the adequacy of IIJA funding for climate-related infrastructure needs.

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