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On the recordJanuary 20, 2010
Thank you, Senator Reed. You talked about the high unemployment among the youth in this country.
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Tom Harkin
Democratic · Iowa

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Senator Harkin responds to Senator Reed, highlighting youth unemployment as a significant issue.

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