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Rob Portman: I think it would be unwise for us to, in this legislation, put into law new requirements for economic development…

On the recordFebruary 24, 1999
I think it would be unwise for us to, in this legislation, put into law new requirements for economic development programs. However, the gentleman has offered a sense of Congress that seems sensible in terms of the general direction which is we ought to focus economic development where it is needed.
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Rob Portman
Republican · Ohio

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Discussing economic development programs during a legislative session.

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