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Robert Torricelli: Hurricane Floyd may be out of the headlines, but it is not out of people's lives. From Florida to Maine, thousands of…

On the recordApril 7, 2000
Hurricane Floyd may be out of the headlines, but it is not out of people's lives. From Florida to Maine, thousands of people lost their homes. Communities are facing devastating tax increases to repair bridges and roads and schools. This addition to the budget will allow us to begin the planning to help these families. I urge my colleagues to vote in favor of it, and I thank Senator Domenici for his help.
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Robert Torricelli
New Jersey

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Discussing the impact of Hurricane Floyd and urging support for budget additions to assist affected families.

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