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The most important thing for small businesses is getting the economy back on its feet. That - the key driver of small business activity is demand for their product, and that is what we are trying to do, getting the economy back on its feet. That's far more important than other factors.

Peter R. Orszag

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Peter R. Orszag
Age: 55
Born: 1968
Born: December 16
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Former Director Of The Office Of Management And Budget
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Boston
Massachusetts
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