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Kevin Brady: The rise in jobless claims and the jump in workers recently laid off are not signs of a healthy economy.

On the recordMay 5, 2011
The rise in jobless claims and the jump in workers recently laid off are not signs of a healthy economy.
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Kevin Brady
Republican · Texas

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Brady points out negative indicators in the job market.

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