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Nydia M. Velazquez: Definitely. When it comes to transportation and infrastructure, a lot of the businesses are small businesses, and they…

On the recordNovember 14, 2012
Definitely. When it comes to transportation and infrastructure, a lot of the businesses are small businesses, and they are the backbone of our economy. They will be the ones creating the jobs that are so much needed in our local communities.
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Nydia M. Velazquez
New York
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Nov 14, 2012

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