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On the recordJune 12, 2012
This sequestration, coupled with projected discretionary defense spending, could add 1 percent to the national unemployment rate from job losses.
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Daniel Inouye
Democratic · Hawaii

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Inouye highlights the potential job losses due to sequestration affecting unemployment rates.

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