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Old 18 March 2020, 12:11 PM   #2522
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Originally Posted by gmh1013 View Post
I read 20 percent unemployment ???WTH thats getting up to great depression level.
My best guess would be 13-14 percent ....the highest I have ever seen was right after Ronnie took office it hit 11 percent in Nov/ Dec of 81 if I remember right but 20 is unbelievable?
Mnuchin stated that as a hypothetical, while briefing senators, if nothing was done on the stimulus package. One way to put pressure on those who may be reluctant I'd guess.
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