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Tom Carper: “The legislation that we celebrated passage of yesterday is another indication we can still do that right here in the…”

On the recordJune 18, 2008
The legislation that we celebrated passage of yesterday is another indication we can still do that right here in the Senate. ... I want to say it is $12, $13. I ask Senator Voinovich, if I may, through the Presiding Officer, is my recollection correct? Is there a 13-to-1 benefit in terms of a $1 investment in the technology and $13 in payoff, in terms of health benefits?
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Tom Carper
Democratic · Delaware

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Discussing the benefits of environmental legislation and funding during Senate floor debate.

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