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Ben Bernanke: A default by the U.S. Government would be extremely disruptive.

On the recordJuly 16, 2013
A default by the U.S. Government would be extremely disruptive.
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Ben Bernanke
Republican · South Carolina

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He highlights the potential severe consequences of a government default.

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