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466. She’s From the Government, and She’s Here to Help

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The Federal Government Can Tolerate Higher Federal Deficits

The federal government can be borrowing at very low interest rates, she says. But republicans are seizing on the size and reach of these things to say 'this is another big democratic tax and spend situation' She argues that in the shorter term it can tolerate somewhat higher deficits,. especially to address very important investments.

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