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Robert Pittenger: the real numbers are much higher than 4.9 percent. So it is really disingenuous to say to the American people that these…

On the recordFebruary 9, 2016
the real numbers are much higher than 4.9 percent. So it is really disingenuous to say to the American people that these policies have contributed toward 4.9 percent unemployment.
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Robert Pittenger
North Carolina

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Pittenger argues that actual unemployment is much higher than reported figures.

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