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On the recordMarch 5, 2018
The U.S. Territories have been subjected to substantial infrastructure funding cuts over the last 25 years.
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Stacey Plaskett
Democratic · Virgin Islands

Editor's note · Context

Plaskett highlights funding disparities affecting U.S. Territories compared to states.

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