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Jeanne Shaheen: So I know that the unemployment rate has gone down, and we all, I think, would agree that that is a good thing, but we…

On the recordMarch 7, 2016
So I know that the unemployment rate has gone down, and we all, I think, would agree that that is a good thing, but we still have a significant number of people who are no longer looking for work, who do not have the job skills that are needed.
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Jeanne Shaheen
Democratic · New Hampshire

Editor's note · Context

Shaheen acknowledges falling unemployment but highlights ongoing job skill gaps.

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