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Darrell Issa: “If Congress determined that the original intent of this was job creation based on real investment in permanent jobs…”

On the recordFebruary 10, 2016
If Congress determined that the original intent of this was job creation based on real investment in permanent jobs, wouldn't it be reasonable to stop loaning a minority amount of money to help real estate be built that creates temporary jobs, often simply rebuilding a hotel?
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Darrell Issa
Republican · California

Editor's note · Context

Issa questions the effectiveness of funding temporary jobs over permanent job creation.

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