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On the recordFebruary 27, 2012
In my home state we have unemployment over 9 percent--many communities almost 20 percent. And so this needs to be addressed.
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Joe Wilson
Republican · South Carolina

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Wilson highlights high unemployment rates in his state and the need for action.

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