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Richard Blumenthal: “Long-term unemployment is devastating for someone’s financial security, future job opportunities, and overall…”

On the recordOctober 1, 2026
Long-term unemployment is devastating for someone’s financial security, future job opportunities, and overall wellbeing—and it can take a toll on our economy as well.
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Richard Blumenthal
Democratic · Connecticut

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Commenting on the impact of long-term unemployment.

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