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Tom Harkin: “I think it is something you should only do for a year or two.”

On the recordJanuary 20, 2010
I think it is something you should only do for a year or two.
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Tom Harkin
Democratic · Iowa

Editor's note · Context

Harkin suggests a temporary jobs tax credit to stimulate hiring.

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