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On the recordSeptember 8, 2016
the longer we procrastinate in moving a supplemental appropriation for this Community Development Block Grant program, for example, the more people, unfortunately, who are going to make decisions that it just isn't worth their while to stay in their communities
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Cedric Richmond
Democratic · Louisiana

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Richmond emphasizes the urgency of funding for community recovery to prevent residents from leaving.

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