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Sheldon Whitehouse: “The good news is, and I think relevant for the Budget Committee, is this is a problem the U.S. can get ahead of by…”

On the recordMay 14, 2024
The good news is, and I think relevant for the Budget Committee, is this is a problem the U.S. can get ahead of by investing in upstream adaptation and resilience programs aimed at addressing food insecurity and climate hazards.
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Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Emphasizing proactive U.S. investment in climate adaptation.

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