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Todd Tiahrt: we have, I think, a real crisis in the rural areas, and I do not blame the Members for using every means available to…

On the recordJune 27, 2007
we have, I think, a real crisis in the rural areas, and I do not blame the Members for using every means available to them to try to solve the problems in their districts. And I know it's not your responsibility to do it, but we've come through for these folks in the past, and I would just ask consideration in the future.
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Todd Tiahrt
Kansas

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Addressing the challenges faced by rural areas and urging support for solutions.

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