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Lincoln Chafee: “This amendment is a modification to the border crossing and trade corridor program. It is for the Secretary to consider…”

On the recordMarch 6, 1998
This amendment is a modification to the border crossing and trade corridor program. It is for the Secretary to consider an area's future growth while awarding grant funds.
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Lincoln Chafee
Rhode Island

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Discussing an amendment to the border crossing and trade corridor program.

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