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Patty Murray: “I am pleased that the starting point for this discussion is a budget that proposes substantial investments and…”

On the recordJune 10, 2009
I am pleased that the starting point for this discussion is a budget that proposes substantial investments and innovative approaches.
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Patty Murray
Democratic · Washington

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Murray expresses satisfaction with the proposed budget for housing initiatives.

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