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Coronavirus response and other priorities for the agency. This senate, environment, and public works hearing is almost 2. 5 hours. Well, good morning. I call this hearing to order. I would like to welcome the administrator of the Environmental Protection agency, the honorable andrew wheeler, today. Todays hearing is the opportunity to hear about their epas good work and a chance for Committee Members to ask questions. The Environmental Protection agency is tasked with protecting the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the communities where our family live. During the covid19 pandemic, the agency has worked hard to provide the public with updated information on which disinfectants and cleaning products can be safely used to kill the virus. In addition, the epa has made Grant Funding available to the states and the tribes to help lowincome and minority communities address the coronavirus. Epa has provided thousands of pieces of personal protective equipment to aid emergency and Healt
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