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On the recordMarch 25, 2009
In a very short time, your cities will be humming with construction workers, engineers, maintenance crews, and many others. You will see roads repaved, interchanges improved, and bus and rail systems repaired, upgraded, and expanded.
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Ray LaHood
Republican · Illinois

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Secretary LaHood emphasizes the upcoming construction and job opportunities in cities.

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