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Jodey Arrington: We can't kick the can down the road, and it is just going to get worse if we do.

On the recordMarch 11, 2019
We can't kick the can down the road, and it is just going to get worse if we do.
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Jodey Arrington
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Arrington emphasizes the urgency of addressing economic issues.

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