In June and July. I chaired a series of hearings on how the recession is affecting the work force in Massachusetts. In city after city. hardworking men and women offered heartrendering stories about the economic difficulties they face. Those in the administration who think we are not in an emergency should hear from people like Octavio Mattes of Fall River. a Portuguese immigrant who Is now an American citizen. He lost his job. and he was threatened with the loss of his home. He told me "My American dream is turning into a nightmare." They should hear from Shirley Lundgren of Lowell.
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