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Derek Kilmer: “We should be skeptical of government lending programs because private markets are generally better at allocating credit…”

On the recordJune 2, 2015
We should be skeptical of government lending programs because private markets are generally better at allocating credit and it is easy, maybe even reasonable, to become cynical about our political process.
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Derek Kilmer
Democratic · Washington

Editor's note · Context

Mr. Heck emphasizes skepticism towards government lending programs and the importance of informed policy-making.

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