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Chris Van Hollen: The economy was in freefall, spiraling downwards at a negative growth rate of 6 percent.

On the recordFebruary 8, 2011
The economy was in freefall, spiraling downwards at a negative growth rate of 6 percent.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

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Van Hollen describes the dire economic situation when Obama took office.

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