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Kit Bond: “What may have worked in Trenton, New Jersey may not work in New Madrid, Missouri; what may be acceptable in San Jose…”

On the recordJanuary 13, 2009
What may have worked in Trenton, New Jersey may not work in New Madrid, Missouri; what may be acceptable in San Jose, California may not be acceptable in Carthage.
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Kit Bond
Republican · Missouri

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Highlighting regional differences in policy effectiveness.

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