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Joe Crowley: It is time for the Republicans to end their Colombia obsession, and for the first time since they took over the House 11…

On the recordMarch 16, 2011
It is time for the Republicans to end their Colombia obsession, and for the first time since they took over the House 11 weeks ago, get to work creating jobs for the American people, starting with the Korean free trade agreement.
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Joe Crowley
Democratic · New York

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Crowley urges Republicans to focus on job creation rather than blocking trade agreements.

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