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John James: “First one is medc, the Michigan Economic Development…”

Featuring: John James, Republican | U.S. House, Michigan, District 10

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Published | Video Starts at 08:39

So everything stands out to you now that you think, think this has got to go. That's got to go. What would be your first guideline? First one is medc, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation...they're not creating the jobs. money from strategic funds that are going to companies in corporate welfare and they're not creating the jobs. They're going to say the press release politics is going to end when I become governor. (08:39–08:51)

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Claims that the Michigan Economic Development Corporation is not creating jobs despite receiving funds.

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