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John Spratt: Under Democratic leadership, the 111th Congress moved swiftly to enact the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, which…

On the recordDecember 8, 2009
Under Democratic leadership, the 111th Congress moved swiftly to enact the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, which has jump started economic activity.
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John Spratt
South Carolina

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Spratt highlights the Democratic response to the recession through the Recovery Act.

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