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On the recordAugust 2, 2010
The days of what I like to call the 'Field of Dreams' strategy are over.
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Kent Conrad
Democratic · North Dakota

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Conrad criticizes the outdated fiscal policy approach of assuming GDP growth will create jobs.

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