U.S. Economy
The committee heard testimony on economic recovery legislation introduced to the Senate by Sen. Kennedy that would attempt to stimulate the … read more
The committee heard testimony on economic recovery legislation introduced to the Senate by Sen. Kennedy that would attempt to stimulate the economy by providing $170 billion in domestic spending over the next ten years, funded through cuts in the budget of the Department of Defense. Several economists and economic scholars discussed the impact of the proposed legislation. close
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- Anthony "Tony" Carnevale Executive Director Institute of Workplace Learning
- Milton Deaner President American Iron and Steel Institute
- Jackie Jenkins-Scott President Dimock Community Health Center (Roxbury, MA)
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