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On the recordMarch 21, 2012
Cutting and limiting the use of DERA funding, which has shown a consistent high return on its investment--for every $1 invested, we get over $13 in health and economic benefits in return--just doesn't make sense.
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David Vitter
Republican · Louisiana

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Vitter argues against cuts to DERA funding due to its high return on investment.

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