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Earl Blumenauer: “I am appalled at the amount of fraud that occurred. But given the urgency, trying to help desperate people, I understand…”

On the recordFebruary 7, 2023
I am appalled at the amount of fraud that occurred. But given the urgency, trying to help desperate people, I understand why we were there.
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Earl Blumenauer
Democratic · Oregon

Editor's note · Context

Blumenauer acknowledges the fraud in unemployment claims but understands the urgency of the situation.

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