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In the Pool

The Brian Lehrer Show | Jul 6, 2012

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The jobs report for June comes out today. We’ll discuss how many are in the unemployment pool and what the new numbers mean for the economy and the presidential election. Plus: NYC Parks Commissioner Adrian Benepe discusses recent trouble at the newly opened McCarren Pool; Star-Ledger editorial page editor, Tom Moran, discusses Roche’s departure from Nutley; a new documentary on the history of ACT UP; and how not to sabotage your vacation.

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