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Chris Van Hollen: We have 4 million Americans long-term unemployed, and I am worried as the economy does recover that we do not leave…

On the recordFebruary 9, 2021
We have 4 million Americans long-term unemployed, and I am worried as the economy does recover that we do not leave millions of people behind.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

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Van Hollen expresses concern about long-term unemployment and its impact on recovery.

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