On the recordMay 6, 2014
Despite the fact that there was $2.4 billion on the table for Florida, it would have paid for 90 percent of the cost.
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congress.govDespite the fact that there was $2.4 billion on the table for Florida, it would have paid for 90 percent of the cost.
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