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Marco Rubio: “I am a big fan of the Opportunity Zone concept, and I believe it gives an extraordinary opportunity to sort of create…”

On the recordOctober 2, 2018
I am a big fan of the Opportunity Zone concept, and I believe it gives an extraordinary opportunity to sort of create, in communities that have been forgotten in America, some of the same benefits that have driven investment overseas.
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Marco Rubio
Republican · Florida

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Rubio supports Opportunity Zones for revitalizing neglected communities and attracting investment.

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