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On the recordMarch 2, 2011
I want to focus on corruption. Because, during last year's hearing, we had a discussion regarding corruption and how it fundamentally undermines economic growth.
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Nita Lowey
Democratic · New York

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Lowey highlights the impact of corruption on economic growth.

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