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On the recordSeptember 13, 2010
I truly hope we are on the precipice of passing this legislation because it is so critical for job creation in America. I know my colleagues have gone over these numbers, but to be specific about it again one more time, because this is from the Department of Commerce, small businesses account for 60 to 75 percent of new job creation.
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Maria Cantwell
Democratic · Washington
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Sep 13, 2010

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Senator Cantwell discusses the importance of passing legislation to support small businesses and job creation.

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