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Jon Tester: Is there anything in the bill that would require moneys that go to an area where unemployment is high, to actually be…

On the recordMarch 4, 2009
Is there anything in the bill that would require moneys that go to an area where unemployment is high, to actually be spent on people who live in that area that do not have jobs?
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Jon Tester
Democratic · Montana

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Senator Tester questions if funds will benefit local unemployed residents.

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