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On the recordApril 24, 2012
We need to grow this economy and not give any more bad starts or fitful starts to harm growth and to rein in the deficit and restore our financial health.
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Marcy Kaptur
Democratic · Ohio

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Kaptur emphasizes the need for economic growth and responsible budgeting.

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