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On the recordApril 22, 2009
In the face of the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression, we responded in historic fashion to meet the needs of unemployed workers.
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Jim McDermott
Democratic · Washington

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McDermott emphasizes the response to the economic crisis and the need for unemployment benefits.

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