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On the recordSeptember 13, 2005
I introduced legislation this week to say that every state, local official working with the federal government has to have a plan to get out folks who are disabled, folks who are poor, folks who don't have access to automobiles and typically use public transportation.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Senator Obama talks about his proposed legislation aimed at ensuring evacuation plans for vulnerable populations.

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