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Eleanor Holmes Norton: This job creation bill will revive the construction sector of our economy.

On the recordFebruary 10, 2009
This job creation bill will revive the construction sector of our economy.
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Eleanor Holmes Norton
Democratic · District of Columbia

Editor's note · Context

Norton emphasizes the economic benefits of the job creation bill.

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