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On the recordMay 25, 2011
I am shocked, absolutely shocked that my Republican friend isn't standing firm for small businesses in their communities. Would you like 61 or 60,000 miles? Whatever it is, we want the small contractors to have a shot at it. Be happy to amend to whatever mileage you would like. I yield 1 minute to the ranking member of the committee, the gentleman from Washington (Mr. Smith).
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John Garamendi
Democratic · California

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