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Bessent defends Trump economic record in House hearing - spectrumlocalnews.com
ProductDefense of Trump's economic record
Bessent appeared in a House hearing to discuss Trump's economic record.
No additional information is available about the hearing or Bessent's statements.
- Bessent defends Trump economic record in House hearing - spectrumlocalnews.com
- Left reporting foregrounds humanitarian warning, social impact, and regulatory scrutiny.
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- The defense occurred during a House hearing
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