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There. it s not there. it s not. i see it every day. you know, i see it every day. i mean, what are we going to do? it s america. where s our jobs? in his new job, crane has taken a pay cut of almost $100,000. he is struggling to keep his house and provide for his son, now 14, and his wife who is battling cancer. he s given up second jobs to spend more time at home. his story of taking a job below his skill level is all too familiar, but it s largely untold. i can t hazard a guess on what percentage of the labor force is facing that right now. but we do know that it s sizable and it s really impacting families. heidi shierholz say labor economist with the economic policy institute who says what is measured are discouraged workers who have given up ....

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