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On the recordApril 23, 2013
We're looking at a proposed budget that cuts the hazardous fuels reduction in half.
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Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon

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Senator Merkley criticizes proposed budget cuts affecting wildfire prevention efforts.

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