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On the recordFebruary 28, 2012
And again I hope that this Congress will recognize that you have hard work to do and that you need the staff to do it to protect our economy.
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Joe Courtney
Democratic · Connecticut

Editor's note · Context

Courtney emphasizes the need for Congress to support staff in protecting the economy amidst price increases.

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