On the recordJanuary 20, 2010
There is no question in anyone's mind that our economy and the unemployment rate would be far worse if Congress had not acted boldly.
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congress.govThere is no question in anyone's mind that our economy and the unemployment rate would be far worse if Congress had not acted boldly.
Reid asserts that Congressional action prevented greater economic decline.
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