James Oberstar: “For example, the little town of Buhl, population 900 in my district…”

On the recordMarch 8, 2007

For example, the little town of Buhl, population 900 in my district, has on its water tank the slogan, ``The Finest Water in America,'' and the city began bottling that water for sale. They are using their open resources to bottle this water in these little 8-ounce and 16-ounce bottles. I wouldn't want to prevent Buhl, which has fallen on hard times, from drawing on its resources. But they are using their own money to do that. What the gentleman is concerned about is a public, federally funded process that might stimulate the private sector. I commend the gentleman for his concern, and we shall work together to address the situation.

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James Oberstar

Democratic · Minnesota

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Discussing local economic initiatives in Buhl, Minnesota, during a debate on federal funding.

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James Oberstar: “For example, the little town of Buhl, population 900 in my district, has on its water tank the slogan, ``The Finest…”

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