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Peter DeFazio: “This is not the time for us to be able to stop Secure Rural Schools. I believe that there has never been a greater need…”

On the recordMarch 7, 2011
This is not the time for us to be able to stop Secure Rural Schools. I believe that there has never been a greater need with our counties than right now with the challenges that they face.
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Peter DeFazio
Democratic · Oregon

Editor's note · Context

DeFazio emphasizes the critical need for the Secure Rural Schools program during economic challenges.

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