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On the recordMarch 29, 2011
The continuing resolution passed by this House earlier this year would actually hinder economic growth and destroy some 700,000 jobs.
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John Garamendi
Democratic · California

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Garamendi criticizes a resolution that could negatively impact job growth.

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