“In a very weak economy, when you say 'cut government spending,' what you mean is you're laying off school teachers and you're de-funding various programs that put money into the economy. This means you have more unemployed people that then draw unemployment benefits and don't pay taxes.”
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Fareed Zakaria
Fareed Zakaria is an Indian-American journalist, author, and public speaker, known for his insightful analysis and commentary on global affairs. He hosts 'Fareed Zakaria GPS' on CNN and has authored several books on international relations and politics. Born on January 20, 1964, in India, Zakaria has made significant contributions to journalism and has been recognized for his work. more
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