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John W. Olver: “I would rather create jobs than detention facilities.”

On the recordMarch 3, 2010
I would rather create jobs than detention facilities.
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John W. Olver
Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Olver expresses preference for job creation over funding detention facilities.

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