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On the recordJanuary 25, 2011
As we talk about national transportation issues, we must ensure that Federal legislation continues to distribute highway funds in a way that recognizes that there is an important national interest in transportation investment in and across rural states, not just in more heavily populated areas.
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Mike Crapo
Republican · Idaho

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Crapo emphasizes the need for equitable highway funding for rural states.

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