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Patty Murray: “For years I've said that if we don't invest in the growth and development of America's workers, our families, our…”

On the recordJanuary 8, 2009
For years I've said that if we don't invest in the growth and development of America's workers, our families, our communities, and our Nation will suffer in the long run.
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Patty Murray
Democratic · Washington

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Murray stresses the need for investment in workers for national prosperity.

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