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On the recordOctober 24, 2019
Yes. But that's really promising because that means a relatively small subsidy can get someone to a job where then the job that they--you know, they'll end up paying more taxes than the subsidy--the value of the subsidy.
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Bill Foster
Democratic · Illinois

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Highlighting the economic benefits of subsidizing transportation for job access.

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