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On the recordJune 21, 2021
I mean, it sort of surprised me. I guess when you pay people not to work, you shouldn't be surprised when you don't have workers.
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Jim Jordan
Republican · Ohio

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Jordan criticizes unemployment benefits for discouraging people from working.

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