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On the recordSeptember 27, 2010
I want to come back to the point I made earlier about the positions authorized by the PIPES Act.
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John Thune
Republican · South Dakota

Editor's note · Context

Senator Thune raises concerns about unfilled positions in the pipeline safety program.

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