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George Miller: Pervasive unemployment is a virus and an epidemic, and it requires the attention we would give to any public health…

On the recordMay 6, 2010
Pervasive unemployment is a virus and an epidemic, and it requires the attention we would give to any public health concern.
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George Miller
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Miller emphasizes the severe impact of unemployment on public health.

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