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On the recordMarch 9, 2011
These are people who are looking for jobs, but because there are only 4.7 unemployed persons for one job, they need help.
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Bill Lee
Republican · Tennessee

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the high unemployment rate and the need for assistance.

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