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On the recordDecember 12, 2011
I think this is a call to action from the U.S. Congress to make sure that Americans have the water quality infrastructure that they deserve, and we are going to have to do this sooner or later. Why not do it now, while we so urgently need the jobs?
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Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Whitehouse emphasizes the urgent need for improved water infrastructure and job creation.

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