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"Decrease in construction employment," laughed George.

"See what I mean?" Hubert Woolford pulled at his long chin. "I'm sure that techniques we've turned
down are feasible. You know, I know that solutions at the expense of employment are unwelcome.
What's the real rate of unemployment now? Not the one you quote between four and five percent."

"Twenty one percent, including adjusted underemployment. Reason?"

"Just curious. I remember when it was just five percent. Unadjusted or statistically manipulated."

"Thanks anyway, Hubert. Let you know."

"Would you?"

"Certainly. Talk to you later."

George went back to the directory, this time to the addendum.

"Union Negotiating, Mr. Bargunn's office."
"This is George Graylin, Council of Economic Advisers. Mr. Bargunn there?"

"One moment."

"Gus Bargunn. What can I do for you, George? You're the only conservative economist left in
Washington."

"No politics, Gus., What's the story in Denver?"

"Denver?" The tone was bland. Too bland.

"No reason... except we've got a few figures here about increasing unemployment in homebuilding. But
housing starts are up, and increasing. Means less labor intensive techniques, I'd guess..."

Gus Bargunn smiled. "You know, George, I might like you... some day.",

"Cut the compliments, Gus."

"Affirm. Houseman--he's developed so called new methods, will eventually hit us, but right now, he's
non Union. Doesn't exist."

"Yet," added George.

Gus dropped the labor management smile.

"Thanks again, Gus. Unofficially, if interested, James Boulin Chartwell, III, holds for you. Jobs, not
technology."

"Can I pass that on?"