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Ben Bernanke: The challenge for the Congress and the Administration is to put the Federal budget on a sustainable long-run path that…

On the recordFebruary 26, 2013
The challenge for the Congress and the Administration is to put the Federal budget on a sustainable long-run path that promotes economic growth and stability without unnecessarily impeding the current recovery.
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Ben Bernanke
Republican · South Carolina

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Bernanke calls for Congress to ensure a sustainable federal budget to support economic growth.

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