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Chris Van Hollen: The measures taken by the Federal Reserve...averted 'an extraordinarily severe downturn, perhaps a great depression.'

On the recordFebruary 1, 2012
The measures taken by the Federal Reserve...averted 'an extraordinarily severe downturn, perhaps a great depression.'
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

Editor's note · Context

Acknowledging the Federal Reserve's role in preventing a severe economic downturn.

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