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Tim Kaine: “The case for austerity in a time of economic weakness is simply wrong.”

On the recordFebruary 12, 2013
The case for austerity in a time of economic weakness is simply wrong.
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Tim Kaine
Democratic · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Kaine argues against austerity measures during economic recovery.

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