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Amy Klobuchar: “In 2012, international tourists added nearly $130 billion to the U.S. economy and generated more than $19 billion in…”

On the recordMay 7, 2014
In 2012, international tourists added nearly $130 billion to the U.S. economy and generated more than $19 billion in federal, state and local tax revenue.
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Amy Klobuchar
Democratic · Minnesota

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Klobuchar discusses the economic impact of international tourism.

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