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Rick Larsen: If we cut these programs, we harm our ability to grow the economy and create jobs.

On the recordMarch 29, 2011
If we cut these programs, we harm our ability to grow the economy and create jobs.
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Rick Larsen
Democratic · Washington

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Larsen warns that proposed cuts will negatively impact job creation.

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