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On the recordSeptember 14, 2010
I want to express my concern about the Administration's latest proposal to spend another $50 billion on road, rail, and other infrastructure projects to stimulate the economy.
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John Thune
Republican · South Dakota

Editor's note · Context

Thune criticizes additional infrastructure spending amid unspent funds from previous stimulus.

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