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Dianne Feinstein: “The reduction in the number of Federal airtankers from 43 in 2000, to 11 in 2011, has resulted in significant impacts on…”

On the recordFebruary 28, 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 decline in federal airtankers affecting fire response capabilities.

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