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James Oberstar: If States don't use their funds in the 90 days, they can lose it to States that are ready.

On the recordJune 24, 2009
If States don't use their funds in the 90 days, they can lose it to States that are ready.
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James Oberstar
Democratic · Minnesota

Editor's note · Context

Oberstar emphasizes the urgency for states to commit funds to avoid losing them.

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