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On the recordJune 19, 2013
real unemployment in America is close to 14 percent. It is even higher for young people, people of color, et cetera.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

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Senator Sanders highlights high unemployment rates, especially among youth and minorities.

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