John Yarmuth: “President Obama inherited an economy in freefall. The country was in…”

On the recordFebruary 1, 2017

President Obama inherited an economy in freefall. The country was in the midst of the deepest recession in generations.

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Democratic · Kentucky

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Reflecting on the economic challenges faced by President Obama upon taking office.

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John Yarmuth: “President Obama inherited an economy in freefall. The country was in the midst of the deepest recession in generations.”