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Tom Harkin: I like to point out that, in the recent downturn, statistics show that for every one nondisabled person that lost their…

On the recordJune 5, 2013
I like to point out that, in the recent downturn, statistics show that for every one nondisabled person that lost their job, three disabled people lost their jobs.
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Tom Harkin
Democratic · Iowa

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Harkin highlights the disproportionate job loss among disabled individuals during economic downturns.

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