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Montgomery County’s Job Crisis Deepens | Washington DC News
Montgomery County’s economy is in crisis after losing more federal jobs than any other D.C. area, pushing unemployment up to 3.5% and forcing thousands into long, costly job searches. With job numbers flat or declining over two decades while neighbors boom, residents face mounting pressure — especially with soaring housing costs. County leaders admit the old model won’t cut it, calling for bold moves: tax incentives, streamlined business rules, and urgently building affordable housing to lure back workers and stop the brain drain. Thank you to our sponsor Garrett Waller Performance…
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