On the recordJuly 31, 2012
Austerity-only will not work and can lead to steeper borrowing rates and lower revenues, making the longer term challenges even more difficult.
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Jeanne Shaheen emphasizes the ineffectiveness of austerity measures in addressing economic challenges.
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