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On the recordMarch 8, 2011
Cut and invest to promote economic growth and keep America competitive. We should cut red tape in unproductive government spending that hinders job creation and growth. But at the same time, we must invest in education, infrastructure, and high value research and development to help our economy grow, keep us globally competitive, and make it easier for businesses to create jobs.
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Erskine Bowles
North Carolina

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Advocating for balanced fiscal policy that cuts waste while investing in growth.

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