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James Oberstar: “My intention is to make these funds mandatory of the States in the next Transportation and Infrastructure…”

On the recordMay 4, 2009
My intention is to make these funds mandatory of the States in the next Transportation and Infrastructure reauthorization bill
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James Oberstar
Democratic · Minnesota

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Oberstar plans to require states to use funds for training in infrastructure projects.

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