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Jim Costa: “My fear, after consulting with my constituents, is that the costs imposed by this legislation will put them out of…”

On the recordFebruary 25, 2009
My fear, after consulting with my constituents, is that the costs imposed by this legislation will put them out of business, which will consequently increase economic problems in my state.
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Jim Costa
Democratic · California

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Jim Costa expresses concern that proposed legislation will harm local businesses and worsen economic issues in Nevada.

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