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Patty Murray: “The taxpayers have been harmed now, significantly, and our work force, our industrial base, and our capabilities.”

On the recordJuly 11, 2010
The taxpayers have been harmed now, significantly, and our work force, our industrial base, and our capabilities.
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Patty Murray
Democratic · Washington

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Senator Murray emphasizes the negative impact of illegal subsidies on taxpayers and the workforce.

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