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On the recordSeptember 20, 2010
When I hear that an infrastructure bank will not cost the taxpayers a dime, I wonder why Federal resources and guarantees are needed.
Said by
Richard Shelby
Republican · Alabama

Editor's note · Context

Shelby questions the need for federal guarantees if infrastructure banks are cost-free.

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