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Robert C. Byrd: “There must be a balance between the number of jobs available and the number of jobseekers. Jobseekers must be equipped…”

On the recordMay 24, 1960
There must be a balance between the number of jobs available and the number of jobseekers. Jobseekers must be equipped to perform in new jobs.
Said by
Robert C. Byrd
West Virginia
Source
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May 24, 1960

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Speaking for a bill including retraining of workers in depressed areas.

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