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Marcy Kaptur: We think we need to invest more resources in helping local communities design transportation programs that help rural…

On the recordMarch 9, 2009
We think we need to invest more resources in helping local communities design transportation programs that help rural residents work outside the areas that they call home.
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Marcy Kaptur
Democratic · Ohio

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Kaptur emphasizes the need for better transportation resources for rural communities.

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