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Report of the Pennsylvania Ways and Means Committee
The committee reviews state finances and proposes funding for education and vast internal improvements, including canals and railroads. It cites prior spending, debt, and projected revenues, arguing for aggressive public works to boost agriculture, manufacturing, and commerce, with emphasis on the Schuylkill navigation and western connections.
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