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Jerome Powell: “Additional fiscal support could be costly but worth it if it helps avoid long-term economic damage and leaves us with a…”

On the recordMay 12, 2020
Additional fiscal support could be costly but worth it if it helps avoid long-term economic damage and leaves us with a stronger recovery.
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Jerome Powell
Republican · District of Columbia

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Chairman Powell advocates for fiscal support to prevent long-term economic harm.

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