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On the recordJuly 29, 2010
I strongly urge our colleagues to listen to the local communities, to local government, to businesses that are involved with rebuilding and renewing America, and approve this legislation.
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Earl Blumenauer
Democratic · Oregon
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govinfo.gov
Jul 29, 2010

Editor's note · Context

Blumenauer is urging support for legislation that considers local input in rebuilding efforts.

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