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John W. Olver: In fact, your office exemplifies the choice presented by the allocation, whether to throw low-income tenants out on the…

On the recordMarch 9, 2011
In fact, your office exemplifies the choice presented by the allocation, whether to throw low-income tenants out on the streets or to defer capital expenditures and allow Federal housing investments to deteriorate.
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John W. Olver
Massachusetts

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Olver criticizes budget allocations affecting low-income tenants and housing investments.

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