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Ron Wyden: “Build America Bonds in a year and a half generated $180 billion worth of investment.”

On the recordFebruary 12, 2013
Build America Bonds in a year and a half generated $180 billion worth of investment.
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Ron Wyden
Democratic · Oregon

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Wyden highlights the unexpected success of the Build America Bonds initiative.

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