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On the recordSeptember 7, 2011
What are we talking about? Construction jobs that last for 6 months but then put the 600 people out of work in my district? That doesn't work.
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David McKinley
Republican · West Virginia

Editor's note · Context

McKinley questions the temporary nature of jobs created by EPA regulations versus job losses.

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