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Henry Waxman: “Carmen Reinhart and Kenneth Rogoff, two very distinguished economists who are often cited by Chairman Ryan, have…”

On the recordMay 31, 2012
Carmen Reinhart and Kenneth Rogoff, two very distinguished economists who are often cited by Chairman Ryan, have demonstrated that economies hit by systemic fiscal crises don't, quote, snap back within a year or two but take significantly longer to recover.
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Henry Waxman
Democratic · California

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Waxman references economists to support his argument about economic recovery.

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