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Jack Reed: “When we do these investments, they actually generate economic activity, provide jobs, leverage the economy forward.”

On the recordApril 23, 2013
When we do these investments, they actually generate economic activity, provide jobs, leverage the economy forward.
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Jack Reed
Democratic · Rhode Island

Editor's note · Context

Reed emphasizes the economic benefits of investments in public programs.

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