Opinion: The federal government must adapt to crisis

Effective leaders look to the past to chart a course forward. Bold and decisive actions to support our economy, as those taken by Congress, demonstrate how a strong federal government can mitigate national emergencies. As we saw at the outset of the 2008 recession, a slow and weak response can prolong the pain. Already, we see valuable lessons emerging from our current crisis. Some leaders stepped up to respond. Others wasted precious weeks with a disjointed response. The dual responses can…