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On the recordMay 18, 2010
This demonstrates the President's commitment to smart growth, his recognition that it is in the Federal Government's interest to alleviate and not contribute to terrible traffic congestion in the Greater Washington Area.
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Barbara Mikulski
Democratic · Maryland

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Mikulski highlights the President's commitment to addressing traffic congestion through Metro funding.

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