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Bill Foster: “I know in my State of Illinois, we lose about $40 billion a year, which is very comparable to the Greek subsidy.”

On the recordMay 17, 2017
I know in my State of Illinois, we lose about $40 billion a year, which is very comparable to the Greek subsidy.
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Bill Foster
Democratic · Illinois

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Foster compares Illinois' federal tax contributions to Greece's financial situation.

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