05/18/2011
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"We have had three rural offices close in the communities of Nome, Dillingham and Bethel."
"They are unique in the sense of the very, very high cost in terms of services, utilities, fuel and goods."
"There has been a lot that has changed in the State of Alaska in that period of time with regard to USDA and Rural Development."
"We are talking about basic needs, water and sewer. We are not talking about big systems or upgrade systems."