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On the recordMarch 27, 2023
The answer is not austerity and reckless deregulation, but rather we've seen so much progress from investing in our future.
Said by
Pramila Jayapal
Democratic · Washington

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Jayapal argues for investment over austerity to strengthen the economy.

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