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Jim Costa: We represent the taxpayers, and the taxpayers expect us, and we should, use their money as an investment return as far…

On the recordFebruary 27, 2017
We represent the taxpayers, and the taxpayers expect us, and we should, use their money as an investment return as far as conservation practices go.
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Jim Costa
Democratic · California

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Emphasizing accountability in using taxpayer money for conservation.

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