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Bob Schaffer: With respect to the American people's apathy to the recent scandals coming out of Washington, the reason most give is…

On the recordJune 16, 1999
With respect to the American people's apathy to the recent scandals coming out of Washington, the reason most give is that the economy is doing so well.
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Bob Schaffer
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congress.gov
Jun 16, 1999

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Commentary on public perception of scandals in light of economic performance.

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