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Tom Carper: “I appreciate the dedication to reducing the Federal deficit, but some investments are actually worth paying for…”

On the recordSeptember 23, 2013
I appreciate the dedication to reducing the Federal deficit, but some investments are actually worth paying for, especially when they have a 13 to 1 payoff.
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Tom Carper
Democratic · Delaware

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Carper argues for continued investment in successful programs despite budget cuts.

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