On the recordFebruary 25, 2013
To promote economic growth in the longer term, and to preserve economic and financial stability, fiscal policy makers will have to put the Federal budget on a sustainable long-run path.
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congress.govTo promote economic growth in the longer term, and to preserve economic and financial stability, fiscal policy makers will have to put the Federal budget on a sustainable long-run path.
Bernanke calls for sustainable fiscal policies to ensure long-term economic growth and stability.
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