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Tom Latham: We realize that there is a lot of interest for public need, public good to make accommodations.

On the recordMarch 9, 2009
We realize that there is a lot of interest for public need, public good to make accommodations.
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Tom Latham
Iowa

Editor's note · Context

Latham emphasizes the need for public accommodations while balancing freight railroad concerns.

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