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Ben Bernanke: “I disagree. With so many Americans out of work, and with GDP growth having slowed to less than half of one percent…”

On the recordOctober 3, 2011
I disagree. With so many Americans out of work, and with GDP growth having slowed to less than half of one percent annual rate in the first half of this year, additional actions are needed to strengthen the economy.
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Ben Bernanke
Republican · South Carolina

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Bernanke emphasizes the need for further economic intervention due to high unemployment and slow growth.

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