On the recordJune 10, 2009
Meanwhile, unemployment is approaching 10 percent, its highest rate in 26 years.
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congress.govPatty Murray: “Meanwhile, unemployment is approaching 10 percent, its highest rate in 26 years.”
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Murray points out the high unemployment rate during the economic downturn.
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