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Michael Bennet: In many of these State and local projects, the lion's share of the societal value and economic benefit generated…

On the recordMay 9, 2016
In many of these State and local projects, the lion's share of the societal value and economic benefit generated actually accrues to the Federal Government budget.
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Michael Bennet
Democratic · Colorado

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Bennet highlights the mismatch in funding benefits between local projects and federal budgets.

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