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On the recordMarch 11, 2012
Although we still want to attract large manufacturers, we also need to recognize that our economy is increasingly reliant on small businesses and start-ups.
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Susan Collins
Republican · Maine

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Susan Collins highlights the importance of small businesses in Maine's transitioning economy.

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