On the recordFebruary 12, 2013
I think it adds to the uncertain economic environment and it impedes hiring, investment decisions, and it is a weight, a corrosive--I call it a corrosive on economic growth, yes.
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Kaine discusses the negative effects of a government shutdown on economic growth.
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