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John Carney: Federal policymakers respond in a big, bold way in order to, frankly, cover themselves politically.

On the recordMay 12, 2015
Federal policymakers respond in a big, bold way in order to, frankly, cover themselves politically.
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John Carney
Democratic · Delaware

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Carney comments on the political motivations behind federal responses to financial crises.

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