Jerome Powell: “The worst was avoided by swift and vigorous action from Congress and…”

On the recordMarch 22, 2021

The worst was avoided by swift and vigorous action from Congress and the Federal Reserve.

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Powell emphasizes the effectiveness of government actions in mitigating economic fallout.

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