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Al Franken: “When you are having 50 percent nationwide unemployment in Indian Country, you almost don't know where to start.”

On the recordJanuary 27, 2010
When you are having 50 percent nationwide unemployment in Indian Country, you almost don't know where to start.
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Al Franken
Democratic · Minnesota

Editor's note · Context

Franken highlights the severe unemployment crisis in Indian Country affecting various sectors.

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