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On the recordJanuary 20, 2010
Giving these people support is not only humane, it actually helps support spending throughout the economy, creating jobs throughout the private sector.
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada

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Reid argues for supporting unemployed individuals to boost the economy.

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