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Bob Menendez: Even in a healthy economy, 300,000 people file new claims for unemployment insurance every week.

On the recordJuly 15, 2009
Even in a healthy economy, 300,000 people file new claims for unemployment insurance every week.
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Bob Menendez
Democratic · New Jersey

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Menendez highlights ongoing unemployment claims despite economic recovery.

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