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Debbie Stabenow: “I know this is something that both Senator Roberts and I are very concerned about achieving.”

On the recordMarch 14, 2012
I know this is something that both Senator Roberts and I are very concerned about achieving.
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Debbie Stabenow
Democratic · Michigan

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Chairwoman Stabenow expressed concern about effective implementation for farmers.

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