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On the recordSeptember 12, 2011
Yes. And here, with defense, for example, you have high unemployment of returning veterans to begin with.
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Jon Kyl
Republican · Arizona

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Kyl highlights the impact of defense spending cuts on veteran unemployment and economic recovery.

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