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🚍🌍 UCS is keeping an eye on the Surface Transportation Reauthorization(STR) because it shapes how the US moves—and who benefits. For decades, highway projects have divided and polluted communities. It’s time for a better approach. Learn more in our recent blog: act.ucsusa.org/45fndps
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I was wrong obviously no face work just swollen from crying. No not sure.. but get ready he is going to continue to decline…. He is 80.