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Lisa Murkowski: “Since 1977, Congress has appropriated and the U.S. Treasury has distributed payments in lieu of taxes (PILT) on Federal…”

On the recordMay 24, 2017
Since 1977, Congress has appropriated and the U.S. Treasury has distributed payments in lieu of taxes (PILT) on Federal lands nationwide.
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Lisa Murkowski
Republican · Alaska

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Murkowski highlights the importance of PILT funding for local emergency services.

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