05/26/1996
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"I am directing you to begin aggressive outreach programs to potential borrowers."
"It is important that the Federal Government lead by example in taking energy conserving steps to reduce the risk and severity of power outages."
"SBA-guaranteed loans offer eligible small businesses sufficient cash to continue to meet their immediate energy needs."
"When the Federal Government, State governments, businesses, and consumers work together to use electricity wisely, we can reduce the risk of power shortages in the short term and keep the power on."