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Senators Brown-Portman disagree on economic recovery

Politicians continue to argue over whether our economy is rebounding or is stagnant.

Democratic Ohio senator Sherrod Brown points to the rebound of the auto industry since the bailout as signs the economy is recovering as far as manufacturing jobs go.

His counterpart, Republican Ohio senator Rob Portman says the economy hasn't recovered and remains a top concern of his adding he remains concerned about Ohio's unemployment rate.

He says the combined unemployment rate of those out of work and those who have given up looking for work is more than ten percent in the buckeye state.