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On the recordFebruary 16, 2022
The International Monetary Fund has long been criticized for its willingness to impose painful reforms on countries in crisis.
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Maxine Waters
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Highlighting criticism of the IMF's approach to economic reforms.

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