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Ben Bernanke: “A significant portion of this effect is related to the automatic spending sequestration that is scheduled to begin on…”

On the recordFebruary 26, 2013
A significant portion of this effect is related to the automatic spending sequestration that is scheduled to begin on March 1st.
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Ben Bernanke
Republican · South Carolina

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Bernanke warns that upcoming spending cuts will negatively impact economic growth.

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