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Jim Banks: At a time when we have nearly 7 million jobs that cannot be filled, it is incredibly reckless to rob people of their…

On the recordFebruary 6, 2019
At a time when we have nearly 7 million jobs that cannot be filled, it is incredibly reckless to rob people of their livelihoods in order to live up to a campaign talking point.
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Jim Banks
Republican · Indiana

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Jim Banks criticized a proposal for potentially costing jobs in Indiana.

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