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On the recordJuly 10, 2018
Well, I think it is worth mentioning, also, in response to Senator Markey's statement and question, that there is proposed in the Trump program a carve out for rural areas that just can't afford to do this.
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Roger Wicker
Republican · Mississippi

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Wicker highlights a proposed funding solution for rural areas in response to Markey.

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