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Tim Kaine: “On the theory that economic growth is the best anti-deficit strategy, I also want to point out analyses for the last…”

On the recordJune 7, 2021
On the theory that economic growth is the best anti-deficit strategy, I also want to point out analyses for the last decade have always indicated that comprehensive immigration reform is something that you can do that will significantly increase economic growth without really adding a penny to the deficit.
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Tim Kaine
Democratic · Virginia

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Kaine emphasizes immigration reform as a means to boost economic growth and reduce deficits.

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