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On the recordJune 25, 2013
Putting all our legislative emphasis on the OAR seems inconsistent with our stated intention of improving forecasting and protecting lives.
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Suzanne Bonamici
Democratic · Oregon

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Bonamici argues for focusing on the National Weather Service for effective forecasting.

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