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On the recordJuly 13, 2020
The rise in joblessness has been especially severe for lower-wage workers, for women, for African Americans, and for Hispanics.
Said by
Jerome Powell
Republican · District of Columbia

Editor's note · Context

Powell highlights the severe job loss impact on marginalized groups during the pandemic.

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