Political Quotes

On the recordMay 30, 2023
The question comes from someone who is concerned that environmental justice is being used as a term to steer resources toward low income urban areas at the expense of rural areas.
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Cynthia Lummis
Republican · Wyoming

Editor's note · Context

Lummis expresses concern about environmental justice prioritizing urban over rural funding.

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