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Cord Byrd: “Now, I have discussed with the distinguished chairman of the committee, the need of the Appalachian corridor States for…”

On the recordOctober 9, 1997
Now, I have discussed with the distinguished chairman of the committee, the need of the Appalachian corridor States for additional moneys, and that need hasn't been met by this bill. ... I feel compelled to do what I can for the Appalachian States and the people therein who have been promised for 31 years that those Appalachian corridors would be funded.
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Cord Byrd
Florida

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Addressing funding needs for Appalachian corridor States during Senate floor debate.

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