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Joe Lieberman: They know they need it. But they are worried about whether we are going to spend it effectively.

On the recordMarch 4, 2009
They know they need it. But they are worried about whether we are going to spend it effectively.
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Joe Lieberman
Independent · Connecticut

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Lieberman acknowledges public concern over the effective use of stimulus funds.

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