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Jonathan Jackson: “Unemployment is a significant factor in people losing faith in their government.”

On the recordMarch 2, 2011
Unemployment is a significant factor in people losing faith in their government.
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Jonathan Jackson
Democratic · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Jackson emphasizes the impact of unemployment on public trust in government.

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