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James Davis: “In my home State, Florida, the historically low interest rates have contributed to prosperity for so many more than any…”

On the recordJune 9, 2003
In my home State, Florida, the historically low interest rates have contributed to prosperity for so many more than any tax cut I have ever heard promised in Washington. What has Chairman Alan Greenspan said in front of the Committee on the Budget about the impact on low interest rates and student loans and credit card debts and mortgages if we continue with this level of deficits?
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James Davis
Democratic · Florida

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Discussing the impact of low interest rates on prosperity in Florida.

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