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On the recordApril 17, 2012
The reduction in the number of Federal airtankers from 43 in 2000, to 11 in 2011, has resulted in significant impacts on this integrated system.
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Dianne Feinstein
Democratic · California

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Feinstein highlights the decrease in federal airtankers affecting fire response capabilities.

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