White House officials at one point in recent days were discussing the possibility of a potential payroll tax cut to stave off an economic slowdown.
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Despite saying publicly that the economy is fine and they have no concerns about a recession, the conversations reveal how White House officials are discussing ways to boost confidence in the economy. Multiple senior officials told CNN they weren't aware of these discussions — revealing how much these talks were in the early stages.The Washington Post first reported the talks Monday.Five of the world's biggest economies are at risk.
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