On the recordFebruary 1, 2011
It would be better if we had had more fiscal space coming out of the last boom.
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congress.govIt would be better if we had had more fiscal space coming out of the last boom.
Kent Conrad emphasizes the need for fiscal space to manage economic crises effectively.
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