On the recordJanuary 7, 2009
The words of Senator Gregg are wise admonitions, that while we do short-term things to lift the economy, we have got to guard against doing things that would make our long-term circumstance worse.
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congress.govThe words of Senator Gregg are wise admonitions, that while we do short-term things to lift the economy, we have got to guard against doing things that would make our long-term circumstance worse.
Conrad emphasizes the importance of balancing short-term economic actions with long-term fiscal health.
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