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On the recordApril 21, 2016
I concur with my colleague from Michigan, Senator Stabenow. We urge our colleagues to vote no on the Coats amendment. This is part of a very carefully crafted amendment to deal with water infrastructure around the country, and in particular Flint. I think this will be a win-win for those folks who may want to see this program go away. We have a plan to do that while also dealing with an incredibly important issue not only for our State but that is also incredibly important to other States across the country. I urge a ``no'' vote. I thank the Senator for yielding the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from North Dakota. Amendment No. 3811
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Gary Peters
Democratic · Michigan
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Apr 21, 2016

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