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On the recordApril 5, 2011
I want to ask a question as it relates to a concern I have that as we go to the surface reauthorization bill, this surface transportation reauthorization, there are some on this committee that would like to narrow the discretion to our local officials as to how those funds can be used.
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Benjamin Cardin
Democratic · Maryland

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Cardin expresses concern about limiting local officials' discretion in transportation funding.

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