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Patty Murray: “I still believe this is an example of an idea that looks great on paper, but has to live up to its potential.”

On the recordMay 24, 2011
I still believe this is an example of an idea that looks great on paper, but has to live up to its potential.
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Patty Murray
Democratic · Washington

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Murray critiques the Federal Recovery Coordination Program's effectiveness.

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