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Patty Murray: I conclude by saying in my home State of Washington, 70,000 people have been laid off. They want this Senate to deal…

On the recordNovember 12, 2003
I conclude by saying in my home State of Washington, 70,000 people have been laid off. They want this Senate to deal with unemployment insurance extension, which we need to do before we adjourn.
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Patty Murray
Democratic · Washington

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Addressing the need for unemployment insurance extension due to layoffs in Washington.

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