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On the recordMarch 18, 2015
So, folks, this is absolutely crazy for Congress to force the Army to waste $500 million to maintain empty or unused facilities.
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Betty McCollum
Democratic · Minnesota
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McCollum criticizes Congress for wasting money on unused Army facilities.

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