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On the recordJune 15, 2021
But just to clarify. You stand by the statement that is in the budget materials, that the additional money would eliminate the 20 deferred maintenances?
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Susan Collins
Republican · Maine

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Senator Collins seeks confirmation on budget claims regarding maintenance funding.

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