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As a Member of Congress representing the citizens of Staten Island and Brooklyn, who have and face every day the longest commute times in the entire nation, seeing this vital program extended is of the utmost importance to me and all of my constituents.

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Emphasizes the importance of extending the transit benefit for constituents facing long commutes.

04/25/2012

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