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Brendan Boyle: It is said that history doesn't repeat itself, but it does rhyme.

On the recordNovember 13, 2019
It is said that history doesn't repeat itself, but it does rhyme.
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Brendan Boyle
Democratic · Pennsylvania

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Boyle reflects on historical economic patterns and their relevance today.

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