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Zoe Lofgren: Startups are crucial sources of new jobs, but patent demands hinder their ability to hire.

On the recordApril 15, 2013
Startups are crucial sources of new jobs, but patent demands hinder their ability to hire.
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Zoe Lofgren
Democratic · California

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Lofgren highlights the negative impact of patent demands on job creation in startups.

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