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Peter DeFazio: “So these investments will yield huge benefits--economic benefits, returns to cities, counties, States, and the Federal…”

On the recordFebruary 22, 2021
So these investments will yield huge benefits--economic benefits, returns to cities, counties, States, and the Federal Government in terms of taxes and economic activity, with good, safe growth that does not jeopardize the environment.
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Peter DeFazio
Democratic · Oregon

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DeFazio emphasizes the economic benefits of infrastructure investments.

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