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On the recordSeptember 29, 1999
Since I was elected to Congress, I have been focusing on the issue of livable communities and how we can create better partnerships between the Federal Government, State and local governments and our citizens.
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Earl Blumenauer
Democratic · Oregon

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Discussion on livable communities and partnerships in national monument designation.

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