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On the recordMay 20, 2009
If you had the audacity or any of my mayors, any of your mayors had the audacity to leave that kind of money sitting on the table, if you had something to do about it, first of all, I think people would know about it, second of all, I think they would fire you as quickly as possible.
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Michael Capuano
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Capuano emphasizes the importance of utilizing available funds in local government.

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