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Jobs were top issue for audience at Doheny-Owens debate

In northern New York, a large audience showed up for the debate televised on YNN was held in the contentious race between Democrat incumbent Bill Owens and Republican challenger Matt Doheny.  While Fort Drum and military issues were a big part of that debate... The economy and unemployment were on most voters' minds. WRVO's Joanna Richards talked to members of the audience after the debate.

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