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Heather Boushey talks about why the Recovery Act was passed, whether it did what it was supposed to do, and what we can learn from the experience.
Building an Economy for All, Economy
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Managing Director, Government Affairs
Why was the Recovery Act passed? What were its major accomplishments? What lessons can we take away from the act going forward?
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