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John McCain: “By accepting a lower design life for these new buildings in order to keep costs down, are we building a legacy of 'World…”

On the recordJanuary 23, 2007
By accepting a lower design life for these new buildings in order to keep costs down, are we building a legacy of 'World War II wood' where entire bases of failing buildings will have to be torn down and replaced in 30 years?
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona
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congress.gov
Jan 23, 2007

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Senator McCain expresses concern about the long-term implications of lower design standards.

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