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Robert C. Byrd: “As the Administration's voice on economic policy, would you tell the committee whether the Administration believes that…”

On the recordApril 2, 2003
As the Administration's voice on economic policy, would you tell the committee whether the Administration believes that it is important to provide support to our manufacturing businesses through this key initiative?
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Robert C. Byrd
West Virginia
Source
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Apr 2, 2003

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Senator Byrd questions the Secretary about support for manufacturing.

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