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George H.W. Bush: Economic analysis has shown that additional weeks of unemployment benefits will increase the unemployment rate.

On the recordJuly 30, 1991
Economic analysis has shown that additional weeks of unemployment benefits will increase the unemployment rate.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Statement of Administration Policy: H.R. 3040 - Unemployment Insurance Reform Act of 1991

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