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Barbara Boxer: “This level of funding for highways in an economic stimulus bill is unacceptable, as it largely ignores the immediate job…”

On the recordMarch 24, 2009
This level of funding for highways in an economic stimulus bill is unacceptable, as it largely ignores the immediate job creation and economic growth associated with infrastructure investment.
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Barbara Boxer
Democratic · California

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Boxer criticizes inadequate highway funding in the stimulus plan.

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