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James Oberstar: “I think that your groups should lay out the fact that they are in trouble now, and if we don't get this thing done, what…”

On the recordMarch 2, 2010
I think that your groups should lay out the fact that they are in trouble now, and if we don't get this thing done, what impact, the rippling effect it is just going to have on your ability to plan highways to the future.
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James Oberstar
Democratic · Minnesota

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Emphasizes the urgency of addressing transportation issues for future planning.

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