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Bill Keating: some of this is penny-wise and pound-foolish.

On the recordAugust 23, 2011
some of this is penny-wise and pound-foolish.
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Bill Keating
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Criticizing inadequate funding for security measures despite significant economic impact.

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