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Marcy Kaptur: The problem with the Republican budget is, it hurts job creation and it goes after the people who can least afford to…

On the recordFebruary 14, 2011
The problem with the Republican budget is, it hurts job creation and it goes after the people who can least afford to hold their lives together in this economy.
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Marcy Kaptur
Democratic · Ohio

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Kaptur criticizes the Republican budget for negatively impacting job creation and vulnerable populations.

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