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On the recordApril 30, 2019
The Federal Government has been missing in action. They rely on us to do our part, not to do it all for them.
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Earl Blumenauer
Democratic · Oregon

Editor's note · Context

Blumenauer emphasizes the federal government's lack of support for state infrastructure efforts.

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