We are in a very serious situation and it is turning south as far as unemployment, as far as economic activity in this Country.
James Oberstar: “We are in a very serious situation and it is turning south as far as unemployment, as far as economic activity in this…”
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Oberstar discusses the worsening economic situation and rising unemployment.
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