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Richard Blumenthal: “We absolutely intend to comply with the FAST Act and use those dollars for investments there.”

On the recordJuly 11, 2016
We absolutely intend to comply with the FAST Act and use those dollars for investments there.
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Richard Blumenthal
Democratic · Connecticut

Editor's note · Context

Blumenthal seeks commitment on using funds for the Northeast Corridor as per the FAST Act.

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