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John Spratt: I think it is a widely held view that all of those actions have had positive effects on the economy.

On the recordMay 20, 2009
I think it is a widely held view that all of those actions have had positive effects on the economy.
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John Spratt
South Carolina

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Spratt reflects on the positive impact of economic recovery actions.

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