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Bill Lee: “I want to hear your understanding of why President Trump touted the supposedly low unemployment rate in the black…”

On the recordMarch 5, 2018
I want to hear your understanding of why President Trump touted the supposedly low unemployment rate in the black community that he claims is only because of his policies.
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Bill Lee
Republican · Tennessee

Editor's note · Context

Lee challenges Trump's claims about low black unemployment rates and seeks clarification on his policies.

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