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On the recordMarch 3, 2010
I fought to include those programs in the Recovery Act, because I know that getting commerce and commuters moving is an important part of our recovery efforts.
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Patty Murray
Democratic · Washington

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Murray emphasizes the importance of transportation programs for economic recovery.

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