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Roy Blunt: I do know that this week Mr. Bernanke testified before the Joint Economic Committee, and part of his testimony was that…

On the recordApril 3, 2008
I do know that this week Mr. Bernanke testified before the Joint Economic Committee, and part of his testimony was that he thought that this would be the wrong time for any tax increases. And I would hope we could maintain some openness on that PAYGO discussion as it relates to this housing concern that people are facing.
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Roy Blunt
Republican · Missouri

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Discussing economic testimony and tax policy during a debate on housing concerns.

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