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Gary Peters: “As much as half of the economic growth in the United States over the last 50 years is attributable to advances in…”

On the recordMay 10, 2016
As much as half of the economic growth in the United States over the last 50 years is attributable to advances in science and technology.
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Gary Peters
Democratic · Michigan

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Peters emphasizes the significant role of science and technology in U.S. economic growth.

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