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Washington U.S. Rep Derek Kilmer: "I was in high school when our state's timber industry took it on the chin. I saw a lot of my friends..."

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Derek Kilmer tweeted the following:

"I was in high school when our state's timber industry took it on the chin. I saw a lot of my friends parents lose their jobs that had a big impact on me.
Since then, Ive spent my life trying to figure out how to ensure our workers and communities arent left behind."
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Here are other recent tweets from Derek Kilmer:

"Now that its law, the RECOMPETE program I helped create will provide flexible, long-term grant assistance to create jobs and lay the foundation for long-term economic growth.
But first, @US_EDA needs your help. twitter.com/US_EDA/status/"
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"In Washington state, small businesses are the backbone of our local economies.
Thanks to business owners from across our region who joined @SBAgov and me to learn more about how the Small Business Administration can help owners start, grow, and expand their local businesses." on Feb. 24
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"As your representative in Congress, its important that I get opportunities to hear directly from you.
Thanks to the folks in Tacoma who attended yesterdays town hall meeting I appreciated the opportunity to give you an update on my work and answer some of your questions." on Feb. 24
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