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On the recordJune 19, 2012
Nine months ago, the U.S. Congress did something that has become all too rare. It sent to the President bipartisan legislation that is going to unleash American innovation to create jobs and improve our economy.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

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Leahy highlights the rarity of bipartisan legislation aimed at boosting innovation and jobs.

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