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On the recordApril 9, 2003
At a time when American workers are suffering continuing economic hardship and record long-term joblessness, the Bush budget proposes a cut of $678 million for Workforce Investment Act-funded programs.
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Patty Murray
Democratic · Washington

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Murray highlights budget cuts to workforce investment programs amid economic hardship.

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