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On the recordJune 16, 2011
Actually, it is really 9,000 jobs with construction and suppliers throughout the State of South Carolina.
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Joe Wilson
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizing the broader economic impact of job losses beyond direct employment.

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