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Secretary promotes stimulus, despite low NH job growth

November 6, 2009 Cabinet Press BEDFORD – Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood defended the $787 billion economic stimulus package even though it has so far failed to meet White House estimates on creating jobs in New Hampshire. Full Article at Free State Blogs

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