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Michael Bennet: Higher interest rates, uncertainty, fiscal contraction--all those... It would lead to higher unemployment.

On the recordJuly 13, 2011
Higher interest rates, uncertainty, fiscal contraction--all those... It would lead to higher unemployment.
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Michael Bennet
Democratic · Colorado

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Bennet highlights the economic consequences of rising interest rates and fiscal issues.

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