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Marcy Kaptur: Its absence is particularly troubling to this member.

On the recordFebruary 8, 2011
Its absence is particularly troubling to this member.
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Marcy Kaptur
Democratic · Ohio

Editor's note · Context

Kaptur expresses concern over the lack of housing and construction in economic recovery.

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