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On the recordFebruary 26, 2018
I am concerned that the hard-earned economic recovery, which came as a result of policies and reforms put in place by President Obama, Democrats in Congress, and the Federal Reserve, will be undermined by the reckless and misguided policies of this President and our Congressional Republicans.
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Maxine Waters
Democratic · California

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Waters expresses concern over potential negative impacts of current policies on economic recovery.

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