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On the recordSeptember 18, 2013
Five years ago, the economy was on unsteady ground, enduring volatile markets that would lead to the Great Recession--and we are still facing stubbornly high unemployment.
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Fred Upton
Republican · Michigan

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Upton highlights ongoing economic struggles and high unemployment rates.

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