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On the recordMay 10, 2017
Like any business, the enterprises need some kind of buffer to shield against short-term operating losses.
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Jack Reed
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Reed emphasizes the need for financial buffers for enterprises to avoid taxpayer support.

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