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Jim Sensenbrenner: the price of gas has gone up 100 percent in the last three years, and that is going to retard the economy coming back…

On the recordFebruary 29, 2012
the price of gas has gone up 100 percent in the last three years, and that is going to retard the economy coming back faster.
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Jim Sensenbrenner
Republican · Wisconsin

Editor's note · Context

He highlights the impact of rising gas prices on economic recovery.

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