On the recordFebruary 23, 2021
A major concern since the very beginning has been people out of the labor market for too long.
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congress.govJerome Powell: “A major concern since the very beginning has been people out of the labor market for too long.”
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Powell warns about the long-term effects of unemployment on individuals' skills and livelihoods.
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