On the recordJanuary 12, 2009
Our country faces massive problems: a recession that is deepening, unemployment that is soaring, business failures and foreclosures occurring at a rate not seen since the 1930's.
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congress.govOur country faces massive problems: a recession that is deepening, unemployment that is soaring, business failures and foreclosures occurring at a rate not seen since the 1930's.
Spratt highlights the severe economic challenges facing the country.
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