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Jim Risch: Unfortunately, Congress is not going to help small businesses in one regard, and that is we are going through a kabuki…

On the recordDecember 12, 2012
Unfortunately, Congress is not going to help small businesses in one regard, and that is we are going through a kabuki dance up here right now.
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Jim Risch
Republican · Idaho

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Senator Risch discusses Congress's ineffective support for small businesses.

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