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Jack Reed: “I am concerned that a lot of the attention is being focused on the leasing and enforcement side of the ledger, not…”

On the recordMarch 8, 2011
I am concerned that a lot of the attention is being focused on the leasing and enforcement side of the ledger, not enough attention on the revenue collection side.
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Jack Reed
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Raises concerns about focus on leasing over revenue collection.

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