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On the recordApril 20, 2009
Even though we're in an economic downturn, we intended to continue with those positions. We did not have the funds to do so until the full stimulus money came through.
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Dennis Kucinich
Independent · Ohio

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Kucinich emphasizes the importance of stimulus funds for maintaining education jobs.

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