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Louie Gohmert: We, in Texas, have lost approximately 2,500 jobs, 622 million in gross domestic product, 153 million in wages.

On the recordMarch 15, 2011
We, in Texas, have lost approximately 2,500 jobs, 622 million in gross domestic product, 153 million in wages.
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Louie Gohmert
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Gohmert highlights the economic losses Texas has faced due to the moratorium.

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