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On the recordFebruary 8, 2012
In New Jersey, this means the construction industry would lose over $100 billion in sales; manufacturing would lose $285 million in sales; and real estate professionals would lose $159 million in sales. Overall, there would be a reduction of over 11,000 jobs. This is totally unacceptable. The answer to job creation and economic growth is in front of our faces. Help the middle class grow with tax relief and smart investments now. Put it in context.
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Bill Pascrell
Democratic · New Jersey

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