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Ralph Lee Abraham: “I am disappointed over that decision, Mr. President, for passage of H.R. 2516 would have provided my State of Michigan…”

On the recordNovember 7, 1997
I am disappointed over that decision, Mr. President, for passage of H.R. 2516 would have provided my State of Michigan with approximately $200 million more than we averaged under ISTEA. However, I stand by ready to assist the chairman in ensuring all States receive a fair and equitable return on their gas tax dollar.
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Ralph Lee Abraham
Louisiana

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Expressing disappointment over a decision related to transportation funding for Michigan.

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