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On the recordOctober 25, 2011
I introduced a bill that would change the way America handles disasters by introducing a bill that would give a 1 percent loan for 30 years.
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Lou Barletta
Republican · Pennsylvania

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Discussing a proposed bill aimed at improving disaster management funding.

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