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On the recordFebruary 1, 2012
It is very helpful. With the liquor stores, they help to stimulate the economy. They sell all of these foodstuffs. They hire a few people. Some families have three and four family members. So, yes, I would ask that you exclude liquor stores from this consideration.
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Maxine Waters
Democratic · California
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Feb 1, 2012

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