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John W. Olver: I can think of nothing that would be more effective at slowing economic growth and keeping unemployment high. Mr.…

On the recordMarch 27, 2012
I can think of nothing that would be more effective at slowing economic growth and keeping unemployment high. Mr. Speaker, there is a better option. Bring it to the floor and let us vote on the Senate's multiyear bipartisan bill that was passed by a vote of 74 22, with majority support from both parties.
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John W. Olver
Massachusetts
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Mar 27, 2012

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