On the recordFebruary 11, 2009
This legislation would create, according to the Democrats, 3.7 million jobs. Price tag is $838 billion. This is approximately $280,000 per job.
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govinfo.govJohn Rice Carter: “This legislation would create, according to the Democrats, 3.7 million jobs. Price tag is $838 billion. This is…”
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Discussing the economic implications of a job creation bill.
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