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John Fleming: “I appreciate the low-key approach of eminent domain. There have been abuses of that power by local governments, and…”

On the recordFebruary 23, 2009
I appreciate the low-key approach of eminent domain. There have been abuses of that power by local governments, and using that as a last resort is the right way to do that.
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John Fleming
Republican · Louisiana

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Fleming supports cautious use of eminent domain due to past abuses.

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