Political Quotes

On the recordMay 18, 2011
there are some communities that are still suffering grievously--unemployment rates about 10 or 11 percent.
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Jack Reed
Democratic · Rhode Island

Editor's note · Context

Reed highlights the ongoing unemployment issues in certain communities.

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