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Eleanor Holmes Norton: We need to negotiate the best deal we can and lock in on not a year extension, but go long and at least out go there 5…

On the recordMarch 19, 2009
We need to negotiate the best deal we can and lock in on not a year extension, but go long and at least out go there 5 to 7 years where we can take advantage of the market rates and we can stabilize.
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Eleanor Holmes Norton
Democratic · District of Columbia

Editor's note · Context

Norton emphasizes the importance of securing long-term deals in the current market.

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