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Andy Barr: “The U.S. economy is presently exceptionally strong. Since the 2016 election, 7 million new jobs have been created.”

On the recordFebruary 10, 2020
The U.S. economy is presently exceptionally strong. Since the 2016 election, 7 million new jobs have been created.
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Andy Barr
Republican · Kentucky

Editor's note · Context

Barr highlights the strength of the U.S. economy and job creation since 2016.

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