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Lizzie Fletcher: I`m sad but not surprised that we have failed to respond to these challenges, clearly identified problems. I think what…

On the recordFebruary 19, 2021
I`m sad but not surprised that we have failed to respond to these challenges, clearly identified problems. I think what we`re seeing now is a massive failure of our system and it`s both the grid and ERCOT, the public utility commission, but also our elected leaders and state government.
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Lizzie Fletcher
Democratic · Texas
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msnbc.com

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Congresswoman Fletcher reflects on the failures of Texas leadership in responding to the power crisis.

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