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Lloyd Doggett: “I am thankful that it wasn't, because I think the unemployed need the assistance more in my state than Governor Perry…”

On the recordOctober 5, 2011
I am thankful that it wasn't, because I think the unemployed need the assistance more in my state than Governor Perry needs their money to pay off state bonds.
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Lloyd Doggett
Democratic · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Doggett expresses relief that the JOBS Act was not passed, prioritizing unemployed needs over state finances.

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