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Dirk Kempthorne: “Assuring public safety, curbing unfunded federal mandates, and building strong local economies are the most important…”

On the recordJanuary 24, 1995
Assuring public safety, curbing unfunded federal mandates, and building strong local economies are the most important priorities for America's cities and towns, according to the National League of Cities' annual opinion survey of municipal officials.
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Dirk Kempthorne
Idaho

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Discussing the importance of curbing unfunded federal mandates during Senate debate.

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