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On the recordFebruary 26, 2004
We believe in the State programs. We believe that ultimately while we look at these wonderful new programs, the large ones, that ultimately the heart and soul of AmeriCorps is what goes on at the local level.
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Barbara Mikulski
Democratic · Maryland
Source
congress.gov
Feb 26, 2004

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Mikulski emphasizes the importance of local programs in AmeriCorps.

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