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On the recordJuly 19, 2017
We are looking at a potential economic catastrophe if we do not get ahead of this.
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Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Rhode Island

Editor's note · Context

Senator Whitehouse warns of economic risks from flooding due to sea level rise.

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