Giving Credit Where Credit is Due

Jonathan Orszag argues that while in office, President Clinton's actions, and some timely decisions not to act, had a profound effect on the economic success of the 90s.

The U.S. economy continues to struggle, with 9 percent unemployment and anemic growth. In this election season, both political parties are still more focused on blaming each other than implementing real solutions to solving our economic ills. My former boss, President Clinton, has just published a book, Back to Work, with a lot of sound policy ideas — many of which would have immediate and long-term benefits for our economy.

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