On the recordMarch 16, 2009
Without the Federal Government, we will simply guarantee that there are not enough resources to get the basically required infrastructure built, renewed and maintained.
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congress.govWithout the Federal Government, we will simply guarantee that there are not enough resources to get the basically required infrastructure built, renewed and maintained.
Spratt argues for federal involvement in infrastructure funding due to significant shortfalls.
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