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On the recordMay 4, 2011
I think also, too, your emphasis on analyzing and ensuring that these are funds that the cost-benefit makes sense.
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Jack Reed
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Reed highlights the importance of cost-benefit analysis in funding decisions.

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