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Patty Murray: “The transportation budget that we have before us today is important for families, commuters, communities across the…”

On the recordMarch 3, 2010
The transportation budget that we have before us today is important for families, commuters, communities across the country, and it's about more than just dollar amounts and more than just the sum of the programs and provisions; it really is a statement of values and a reflection of priorities.
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Patty Murray
Democratic · Washington

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Murray emphasizes the transportation budget's importance beyond financial figures.

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