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"We need to concentrate on the economy, the lack of jobs and teachers, and the other crucial issues facing Arizona and the rest of the country," Mr. Grijalva said. "As part of this pause, I am encouraging national groups to return their conventions and conferences to the state to help us change the political and economic climate."
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"We are glad the original combat mission in Afghanistan is coming to a close, but keeping a residual force of 9,800 in the country after 2014 is not ending the war," said Rep. Raul M. Grijalva, Arizona Democrat, and Rep. Keith Ellison, Minnesota Democrat, co-chairmen of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. "A troop presence in Afghanistan could last indefinitely, which would mean fewer resources for investments in infrastructure, education and sustainable jobs for the middle class here at home."
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