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David Gergen: “What it will help to do in all likelihood is make the downturn not as steep.”

On the recordFebruary 20, 2009
What it will help to do in all likelihood is make the downturn not as steep.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Gergen expresses skepticism about the stimulus bill's ability to significantly boost the economy.

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