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On the recordFebruary 9, 2011
While our first priority must be pursuing the policies that encourage job creation, this subcommittee's immediate responsibilities focus more on what to do in the meantime for the many Americans who, through no fault of their own, have lost a job and have not been able to find new employment.
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Jim McDermott
Democratic · Washington

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McDermott outlines the need for immediate support for unemployed Americans while focusing on job creation.

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