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On the recordFebruary 9, 2016
I am pleased that investing in our infrastructure is a bipartisan issue for our committee, and we all agree that investing in our infrastructure is critical for a growing economy, creating good paying jobs here at home and remaining competitive.
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Kirsten Gillibrand
Democratic · New York

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Gillibrand emphasizes bipartisan support for infrastructure investment as vital for the economy and job creation.

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