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Chris Smith: “I think it is important that we fund critical programs that allow us to do this work.”

On the recordJuly 24, 2013
I think it is important that we fund critical programs that allow us to do this work.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

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Smith highlights the need for funding in environmental programs and innovations.

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