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Eleanor Holmes Norton: I have a feeling that in understanding the value one would have to get beyond the jobs created at that moment.

On the recordMarch 9, 2009
I have a feeling that in understanding the value one would have to get beyond the jobs created at that moment.
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Eleanor Holmes Norton
Democratic · District of Columbia

Editor's note · Context

Norton emphasizes the need to consider long-term benefits of infrastructure beyond immediate job creation.

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