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On the recordJanuary 10, 2024
If I was a citizen of that town I'd be kind of frustrated that we're paying more for less.
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Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon

Editor's note · Context

Merkley expresses frustration over increased costs for citizens due to financing choices.

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