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On the recordSeptember 27, 1996
But let me ask you if you know that in Nevada, there are 2 times as many new private-sector jobs per year than during the previous 4 years? That is a tremendous increase.
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada

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Discussing private-sector job growth in Nevada compared to previous years.

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