George H.W. Bush: “Economic analysis has shown that additional weeks of unemployment…”

On the recordJuly 31, 1991

Economic analysis has shown that additional weeks of unemployment benefits will increase the unemployment rate.

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Republican · Texas

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Statement of Administration Policy: S. 1554 - Emergency Unemployment Compensation Act

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