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Chris Van Hollen: The report takes as gospel that more lending and leverage is the best way to create economic growth.

On the recordJune 21, 2017
The report takes as gospel that more lending and leverage is the best way to create economic growth.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

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Critiques the Treasury report's approach to economic growth through increased lending.

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