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Angus King: “The best way to get out of this mess is through economic growth, and there are several strategies for economic growth…”

On the recordJanuary 27, 2015
The best way to get out of this mess is through economic growth, and there are several strategies for economic growth that involve spending money.
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Angus King
Independent · Maine

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King advocates for economic growth strategies to address fiscal challenges.

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