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Paul Tonko: Public investment in innovative technologies and infrastructure not only creates jobs; it lays the foundation for…

On the recordNovember 29, 2011
Public investment in innovative technologies and infrastructure not only creates jobs; it lays the foundation for further private sector job creation.
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Paul Tonko
Democratic · New York

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Tonko emphasizes the importance of public investment for job creation and economic growth.

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