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Debbie Wasserman Schultz: “Our state, which is a bellwether for the national economy…”

Featuring: Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Democratic | U.S. House Florida, District 25

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April FL-25 Town Hall

Published | Video Starts at 02:48

Rent and mortgage rates and home insurance costs are all too high and they're always climbing, especially in Florida. And the economy is honestly overall rather frightening. Florida unemployment is up two months in a row now. Our state, which is a bellwether for the national economy, lost more jobs than it gained in 2025. Businesses are worried about tariffs, especially the small mom and pop shops. And consumer confidence is at an all time low. And it's easy to understand why. (02:48–02:54)

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