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Bill Lee: “I am very concerned about what is taking place in terms of the economic impact in communities and wonder if you have…”

On the recordMarch 9, 2011
I am very concerned about what is taking place in terms of the economic impact in communities and wonder if you have made any kind of analysis in terms of the impacts of the lack of now and the void that the lack of earmarks will create in low-income and minority communities.
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Bill Lee
Republican · Tennessee

Editor's note · Context

Highlighting concerns over the elimination of earmarks affecting low-income communities.

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