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On the recordJune 10, 2010
It is better for us to pass this bill now to address the substantive issue, release of funds from the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund, and not delay progress in cleanup.
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James Oberstar
Democratic · Minnesota
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Jun 10, 2010

Editor's note · Context

The speaker is urging the passage of a bill to release funds for oil spill cleanup.

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