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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.”

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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John Yarmuth
Democratic · Kentucky

Editor's note · Context

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

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