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Bill Lee: I am also concerned, consistently concerned that the African-American unemployment rate continues to be more than double…

On the recordFebruary 24, 2016
I am also concerned, consistently concerned that the African-American unemployment rate continues to be more than double the rate of white Americans.
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Bill Lee
Republican · Tennessee

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Barbara Lee highlights racial disparities in unemployment rates.

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