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On the recordJuly 20, 2011
We have many small communities that feel that perhaps they have been discriminated or the treatment is just not on a level playing field.
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Lisa Murkowski
Republican · Alaska

Editor's note · Context

Murkowski addresses perceived inequities in disaster assistance for rural communities.

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