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James Oberstar: “I agree that the Coast Guard should not conduct its business in this manner. It should recognize the contributions of…”

On the recordSeptember 28, 2010
I agree that the Coast Guard should not conduct its business in this manner. It should recognize the contributions of the City of Marquette in exercising this conveyance, and we will continue to work with the gentleman throughout the balance of this Congress and, if necessary, into the next Congress. Even though the gentleman is retiring, this issue will not be forgotten. We will find a way to work it out equitably and recognize the good-faith contribution of the City of Marquette that held its part of the bargain but is not being fairly treated.
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James Oberstar
Democratic · Minnesota
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govinfo.gov
Sep 28, 2010

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Oberstar addresses the Coast Guard's treatment of the City of Marquette regarding a conveyance issue.

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