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On the recordSeptember 20, 2010
Using a National Infrastructure Bank to finance a large part of our infrastructure needs means we will be able to target Federal spending more efficiently.
Said by
James Oberstar
Democratic · Minnesota

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Advocates for a National Infrastructure Bank to improve funding efficiency.

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