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Bernie Sanders: “If we are serious about lowering the deficit and the debt, the best way to do that is not by developing an austerity…”

On the recordJanuary 27, 2015
If we are serious about lowering the deficit and the debt, the best way to do that is not by developing an austerity program which increases suffering for those already hurting.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Sanders argues against austerity measures that harm vulnerable populations.

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