I got an interesting letter from one of my constituents that said that, well, maybe Minnesota's rate is eight percent, b...
I am much more interested in looking forward, and, from what I've heard from economists, this idea--and we've seen it in...
I think that's because most of the money was used in the private sector.
So the major sector that we're having the major debate about and would be arguably facing the greatest uncertainty has a...
Do you know much about the history of these extensions of unemployment benefits, and if they were set at a certain rate,...
I was thinking back to the policies that got us there. We had eight years where, basically--there's plenty of blame to g...
I don't believe that that is the answer.
one of the ones I keep hearing about at home is the First-Time Homebuyers' Tax Credit
That's 4.9 percent, and then what is the unemployment rate for high school graduates?
we want to make sure they have a job, and it's difficult
From my perspective, what you have told us is that we have seen a leveling off of this job loss. However, we are still f...
You have really set a new standard and a new mentor for people who farm and women who farm.
We are so excited about you taking this new position.
Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for holding this hearing. It is indeed not only important but a critical subject for us to addr...
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