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On the recordMarch 22, 2023
Yeah, absolutely. We are determined to try to prevent that fire borrowing, which is why we are keeping the window open for a supplemental of another $450 million.
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Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon

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Merkley emphasizes the need to avoid fire borrowing and secure funding.

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