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On the recordMay 14, 2019
It is possible that our GDP numbers are going up without any actual value added to our economy, is that correct?
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Democratic · New York
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Ocasio-Cortez highlights concerns about GDP growth not reflecting real economic value.

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