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Rob Andrews: I think the beginning of the chairman's remarks were right on point. We have more than 13 million Americans unemployed…

On the recordMarch 30, 2011
I think the beginning of the chairman's remarks were right on point. We have more than 13 million Americans unemployed as we meet this morning.
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Rob Andrews
Democratic · New Jersey

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Acknowledges the high unemployment rate during the hearing.

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