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On the recordFebruary 10, 2009
The GSA provision for energy efficiency repairs and construction of Federal buildings is a classic example of stimulus spending.
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Eleanor Holmes Norton
Democratic · District of Columbia

Editor's note · Context

Norton highlights the effectiveness of the GSA provision in the stimulus package.

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