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David Gergen: the Obama Administration is trying to use this crisis in the economy as a way to change the way we approach energy and…

On the recordFebruary 16, 2009
the Obama Administration is trying to use this crisis in the economy as a way to change the way we approach energy and the environment, to reform healthcare, to bring big changes in education.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

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David Gergen discusses how the Obama Administration aims to leverage the economic crisis for broader reforms.

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