There is plenty of evidence that shows how such temporary measures can make a permanent difference.

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For workers in industries -- for workers in industries that have been hard-hit, we'll help make up part of the difference in wages between their old job and a temporary, lower paid one, while they receive re-training that will help them find secure new employment at a decent wage.

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Elsewhere we will show that the boost is indeed temporary, but few will argue that it does make a short-term difference.

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