On the recordJuly 27, 2011
I'm pleased to convene this hearing to investigate the Federal Government's responsibilities in terms of dealing with long-term planning to mitigate the economic impact of severe weather events.
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Durbin opens the hearing on federal responsibilities for weather-related economic impacts.
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