On the recordFebruary 12, 2013
Cutting spending in a weak economy reduces output employment and the effects are powerful.
Source
congress.govEditor's note · Context
Whitehouse critiques the idea of 'expansionary austerity' as ineffective.
Share
More from Sheldon Whitehouse
Jul 7, 2026
Although a federal judge has enjoined the slush fund, there are other plans to undermine the American justice system to pay out January 6 rioters, including those convicted of assaulting law enforcement officers.
Jun 18, 2026
It would be malpractice to shy away from a fight with Central Casting villains... with such high stakes for the economic well-being of American families.
Jun 29, 2026
Over the longer term, accelerating our transition to clean energy will lower energy costs, insulate consumers from these kinds of price spikes, and reduce America’s dependence on foreign despots and greedy fossil fuel companies.
Other voices in this conversation
