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On the recordMay 6, 2014
I meant to mention in my previous statement your efforts to get capital to rural communities through working with rural utilities, which is a huge help for those communities.
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Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon

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Merkley is acknowledged for his efforts to support rural communities with capital access.

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