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On the recordJuly 30, 2010
I yield the gentleman 1 additional minute. Mr. McGOVERN. I want to thank Chairman Rahall for allowing me the opportunity to address my concerns, and for working with me toward ensuring the Stateside program receives the funding it deserves. Again, I want to thank the gentlelady from Maine for the time. I will close by urging my colleagues to support the rule, support the CLEAR Act, and let this Congress go on record as standing with the people of this country and not standing with Big Oil.
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Chellie Pingree
Democratic · Maine

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