On the recordJanuary 13, 2003
I was aware of the fact we lost 100,000 jobs in December. It was Christmas. Imagine, at Christmas, to have 100,000 jobs lost. I also know we are at the highest unemployment level in over 8 years.
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govinfo.govTom Harkin: “I was aware of the fact we lost 100,000 jobs in December. It was Christmas. Imagine, at Christmas, to have 100,000 jobs…”
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Discussing job losses and unemployment rates during a speech.
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