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Summer Lee: I always say that is where the rubber hits the road. I have great respect for state government, federal government, but…

On the recordJanuary 14, 2020
I always say that is where the rubber hits the road. I have great respect for state government, federal government, but it is where these dollars really have a strong impact.
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Summer Lee
Democratic · Pennsylvania

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Jackson Lee emphasizes the importance of local government in the impact of federal funding.

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