On the recordJuly 15, 2009
When you have unemployment rates that rise well above 50 percent, in some cases 80 percent, it would be nice to give those folks fishing poles so they can do a little fishing.
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congress.govJon Tester: “When you have unemployment rates that rise well above 50 percent, in some cases 80 percent, it would be nice to give…”
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Tester highlights the dire unemployment situation in Indian country and the need for support.
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