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Lamar Smith: In 2008, the U.S. economy was rated the most competitive in the world. Since then, it has fallen to 7th place.

On the recordSeptember 19, 2012
In 2008, the U.S. economy was rated the most competitive in the world. Since then, it has fallen to 7th place.
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Lamar Smith
Republican · Texas

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Smith notes the decline in U.S. economic competitiveness since 2008.

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