On the recordFebruary 25, 2019
I just want to say, for those of us from rural areas, some of our towns and cities don't have transportation systems in those cities.
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congress.govI just want to say, for those of us from rural areas, some of our towns and cities don't have transportation systems in those cities.
Highlighting transportation challenges for rural voters regarding early voting.
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