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On the recordFebruary 28, 2011
This very moment is not time to radically reduce our spending or raise our taxes because the economy is still in a recovery mode and needs that support.
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Chuck Schumer
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Schumer emphasizes the need for fiscal support during economic recovery.

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