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Brian Higgins: “I expressed my concern regarding an item in the fiscal year 2014 budget request which would "study the feasibility and…”

On the recordApril 17, 2013
I expressed my concern regarding an item in the fiscal year 2014 budget request which would "study the feasibility and cost related to imposing a crossing fee on pedestrians and passenger vehicles along the northern and southwestern borders."
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Brian Higgins
Democratic · New York

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Higgins raised concerns about a proposed crossing fee affecting commerce.

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