Phoenic city officials working to keep unemployments down
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With bars closing and restaurants limiting service, many people are starting to lose their jobs. Now, the City of Phoenix is trying to keep unemployment numbers down. FOX 10's Christina Carilla spoke with Christina MacKee, Director of Community and Economic Development in Phoenix.

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