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John Thune: “An important consideration for any new Federal transportation financing mechanisms like an infrastructure bank is to…”

On the recordAugust 9, 2009
An important consideration for any new Federal transportation financing mechanisms like an infrastructure bank is to ensure all areas of the country, both rural and urban, are not only eligible, but can compete on a level playing field.
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John Thune
Republican · South Dakota

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Thune emphasizes equal eligibility for rural and urban areas in transportation financing.

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