On the recordMarch 2, 2011
According to Mark Zandy, former Presidential candidates John McCain's economic advisor, the C.R. or 'so be it' spending bill would destroy some 700,000 jobs.
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congress.govPaul Tonko: “According to Mark Zandy, former Presidential candidates John McCain's economic advisor, the C.R. or 'so be it' spending…”
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Tonko cites job loss estimates related to proposed spending cuts, criticizing the new Majority's intentions.
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