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James Traficant: “The Labor Department says there are more jobs than ever. I would like to discuss a few. Ear muff assembler, dog food…”

On the recordMay 16, 1997
The Labor Department says there are more jobs than ever. I would like to discuss a few. Ear muff assembler, dog food mixer, vibrator tester, worm picker, belly builder, dog washer, diaper machine tender-supervisor, hooker inspector, and a pantyhose crotch closer machine operator supervisor. Beam me up, Mr. Speaker. The truth is I think we need some common sense at the Labor Department. Sun Apparel just laid off 600 workers, moving to Mexico; Johnson & Johnson laid off 100 workers, moving to Mexico. The truth of the matter is that I think we should move the Labor Department to Mexico, and create some good jobs in America. I yield back all these jobs.
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James Traficant
Ohio
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Discussing job losses and the Labor Department's claims during a speech.

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