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Microsoft's Ballmer likens economy to depressions of 1837, 1873, and 1929

 
Chief executive Steve Ballmer tells Democrats that economic conditions represent a "once-in-a-lifetime" crisis caused by too much debt and a "fundamental economic reset" is necessary, aided by the so-called stimulus legislation under consideration. (link)

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