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Ron Wyden: My top economic priority going forward is avoiding the mistake Congress made in the last recession--taking a foot off…

On the recordJanuary 18, 2021
My top economic priority going forward is avoiding the mistake Congress made in the last recession--taking a foot off the gas pedal before recovery took hold.
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Ron Wyden
Democratic · Oregon

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Wyden emphasizes the need for sustained economic support post-recession.

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