DC Faces High Unemployment Despite Highly Qualified Workers

Washington DC currently has the highest unemployment rate in the US, impacting highly qualified workers like Alicia Contreras. After being terminated from her role with USAID, she has applied for nearly 100 jobs over six months without success, despite her extensive qualifications and experience. Contreras is focused on finding work in the DC area due to family commitments.

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