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On the recordJune 6, 2017
We would like to have a buffer in that world. Is that something you could consider examining and supporting?
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Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon

Editor's note · Context

Merkley advocates for a buffer in fire suppression funding to avoid program shutdowns.

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