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Patty Murray: “In this time of economic turmoil, I can think of no better way to improve our economy and maintain that competitive edge…”

On the recordJanuary 12, 2009
In this time of economic turmoil, I can think of no better way to improve our economy and maintain that competitive edge for the coming decades than investment in skills for our students today to make sure they can secure good jobs tomorrow.
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Patty Murray
Democratic · Washington

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Murray advocates for investing in education to boost the economy.

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