FACT CHECK: Stimulus assessments overly optimistic

An occasional look at government assertions and how well they adhere to the facts.By FREDERIC J. FROMMER

The Associated Press
Aug 25, 2010

An occasional look at government assertions and how well they adhere to the facts.

By FREDERIC J. FROMMER
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