On the recordJanuary 21, 2009
the goal of the economic stimulus is when we walk away, new people will be working.
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congress.govJames Oberstar: “the goal of the economic stimulus is when we walk away, new people will be working.”
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Oberstar stresses the need for job creation through economic stimulus efforts.
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