The Honorable Susan Collins Chair Committee on Appropriations United States Senate The Capitol S-128 Washington, DC 20515 The Honorable Tom Cole Chair Committee on Appropriations U.S. House of Representatives The Capitol H-307 Washington, DC 20515 The Honorable Patty Murray Vice Chair Committee on Appropriations United States Senate The Capitol S-128 Washington, DC 20515 The Honorable
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