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Chris Van Hollen: What we are seeing in Europe is an austerity-only approach taken by some countries that has led to double dip…

On the recordMay 30, 2012
What we are seeing in Europe is an austerity-only approach taken by some countries that has led to double dip recessions.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

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Van Hollen critiques austerity measures in Europe for causing economic downturns.

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