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On the recordMarch 4, 2009
Now the challenge is to make sure that the billions of dollars provided by that law achieve the purpose of boosting our economy and saving and creating jobs.
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Susan Collins
Republican · Maine

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Highlighting the goal of the Recovery Act to improve the economy and job creation.

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