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Mark Begich: “As you know, in Alaska, 80 percent of our area is non-road access, so I am assuming that is part of the equation.”

On the recordMay 16, 2011
As you know, in Alaska, 80 percent of our area is non-road access, so I am assuming that is part of the equation.
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Mark Begich
Democratic · Alaska

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Senator Begich highlights Alaska's unique geographic challenges regarding postal service access.

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