Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said "In March and April 2020 alone, the economy lost more than 22 million jobs, and the unemployment rate skyrocketed to 14.7 percent." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordJanuary 31, 2023

In March and April 2020 alone, the economy lost more than 22 million jobs, and the unemployment rate skyrocketed to 14.7 percent.

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Ocasio-Cortez highlights the severe job losses during the early pandemic.

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