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On the recordSeptember 15, 2010
So for research-specific programs, for energy research and small businesses, they got grants and loans to develop. The Democrats know that we have to improve the private sector to make jobs.
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John Garamendi
Democratic · California

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Garamendi discusses the importance of grants and loans for energy research and small businesses.

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