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On the recordDecember 22, 2010
Madam President, I wish to thank the Chair and my colleague from Georgia who understood and presented so effectively the impact on our community banks that are working hard to get funds out to our Main Street businesses so we can create jobs and put our economy back on track. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Georgia.
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Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon

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