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U.S. Chamber of Commerce
stated on April 24, 2018 in a TV ad:

Florida’s "unemployment is at a record low."

By Romy Ellenbogen • May 1, 2018
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
stated on September 19, 2012 in a TV ad:

Says the "public option" considered in the health care law backed by U.S. Senate candidate Tammy Baldwin was "wildly unpopular."

By Dave Umhoefer • October 1, 2012
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
stated on February 8, 2012 in a television ad:

"Obamacare ... will kill jobs across America."

By Louis Jacobson • February 15, 2012
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
stated on October 5, 2010 in a campaign ad:

The new health care law crushes small businesses "with billions in penalties."

By Angie Drobnic Holan • October 18, 2010