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On the recordApril 9, 2014
Every dollar put into the community through EDA grants leverages $10 in local investment and creates jobs throughout the country.
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Richard Shelby
Republican · Alabama

Editor's note · Context

Shelby emphasizes the economic impact of EDA grants on local investments and job creation.

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