On the recordMay 16, 2016
Since then, since 2009, the Congress has completely abdicated the role that economists across the political spectrum would say we should do, which is to continue with classic fiscal stimulus.
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congress.govJim Himes: “Since then, since 2009, the Congress has completely abdicated the role that economists across the political spectrum…”
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Himes emphasizes Congress's failure to pursue necessary fiscal stimulus after 2009.
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