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James Norton: “The poor in our country have assumed a high profile today because of the state of the economy. I hope that the…”

On the recordJanuary 22, 2008
The poor in our country have assumed a high profile today because of the state of the economy. I hope that the gentlelady's resolution helps us to bear in mind that the poor in our country need a higher profile throughout the 110th Congress.
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James Norton
Ohio

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Addressing the need for increased attention to poverty during a discussion on economic issues.

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