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On the recordFebruary 24, 2021
Those who are most likely to have their hours cut, not get hired, are the least skilled, least experienced, least educated, and most in need of help.
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Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Whitehouse highlights the impact of job cuts on vulnerable populations.

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