Last 2 years running, The White House blamed extreme cold for the faltering economy

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President Obama’s economic advisors have just blamed the faltering performance of the US economy this year on cold winter weather – just like they did last year.  ........Perhaps if President Obama spent less time worrying about “global warming”, and focussed his attention on mobilising federal resources, to help people and businesses in blizzard affected areas, the American economy would stay more on track during severe winters."