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On the recordFebruary 11, 2014
I had no idea that more older people were starting businesses than the very younger parts of our population, so, this has been an eye-opener for me, as well.
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Susan Collins
Republican · Maine

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Senator Collins expresses surprise at the trend of older individuals starting businesses.

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