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On the recordJuly 15, 2009
I think it would be a better investment than the 20 bucks a week that only those who still have jobs are getting.
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Peter DeFazio
Democratic · Oregon

Editor's note · Context

DeFazio argues for borrowing money for long-term investments over short-term unemployment benefits.

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