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Trent Franks: “It is astonishing how a lot of the economists can talk in big words, but, fundamentally, the economy is about…”

On the recordDecember 10, 2009
It is astonishing how a lot of the economists can talk in big words, but, fundamentally, the economy is about productivity.
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Trent Franks
Arizona

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Franks emphasizes the importance of jobs and productivity in the economy.

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