On the recordJune 21, 2016
Despite these gains, our recovery remains incomplete, and our progress has been uneven, particularly as it affects our middle-class workers, low-income families, and minority communities.
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Waters expresses concern over uneven economic recovery affecting vulnerable communities.
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