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Al Green: “Ultimately, what we have to decide is, what will the role of the Federal Government be?”

On the recordMarch 30, 2011
Ultimately, what we have to decide is, what will the role of the Federal Government be?
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Al Green
Democratic · Texas

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Mr. Green discusses the importance of defining the Federal Government's role in housing.

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