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Fiscal Policy Defined
When government tries to manipulate the economy using its tax-and-spend powers.
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Projected Deficit Another Obstacle
Published January 8, 2009, 12:24 am, Hartford Courant
The forecast Wednesday of a jaw-dropping $1.2 trillion one-year federal budget deficit will make it harder for President-elect Barack Obama to win broad support for a massive stimulus package that would add even more to the red ink.
Political wrangling bogs down economic stimulus package
Published January 8, 2009, 12:06 am, Chicago Tribune
Economists warn that if the stimulus comes too late or loses focus, it could fall short of rescuing the nation. The drive for quick action on a huge economic stimulus package has become entangled in the push and pull of Washington politics and now may not clear Congress until mid-February.
Obama says he will seek overhaul of retiree spending
Published January 7, 2009, 7:58 pm, International Herald Tribune
Should the president-elect follow through with a serious effort to rein in entitlement programs, he would be opening up a potentially risky battle.
W. and the damage done
Published January 7, 2009, 7:02 pm, Salon.com
President Bush inherited a peaceful, prosperous America. As he exits, Salon consults experts in seven fields to try to assess the devastation.
Nathan Gardels: Inaugural Hope, but America Is in Shock
Published January 7, 2009, 5:07 pm, HuffingtonPost
The year 2008 is thus likely to go down in American history as an even more pivotal one than 2001, because the life of the average American is going to be shaped far more by the consequences.
The Garden City Telegram
Published January 7, 2009, 5:05 pm, Garden City Telegram
The Online Edition of the Garden City Telegram features local and national news, sports, videos, local classifieds and obituaries. GCT serves southwest Kansas and is located in Finney County.
Soaring deficit may pose threat to Obama stimulus plan
Published January 7, 2009, 4:05 pm, The San Luis Obispo Tribune
By By STEVEN THOMMA -- The forecast Wednesday of a jaw-dropping $1.2 trillion one-year federal budget deficit will make it harder for President-elect Barack Obama to win broad support for a massive stimulus package that would add even more to the red ink. With his party controlling both the House of Representatives and the Senate, Obama is still likely to get the OK for spending and tax cuts ...
Some First S.O.S. Reactions
Published January 7, 2009, 3:34 pm, The New York Observer
ALBANY—Statements and spin are coming from every corner of the Capitol after David Paterson's first State of the State address: "What is it they say, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery?" said Mayor Michael Bloomberg, on proposals to ban trans fat in foods, which he enacted in New York City. read more »
The Garden City Telegram
Published January 7, 2009, 2:35 pm, Garden City Telegram
WASHINGTON (AP) -- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi pressed top congressional Democrats on Wednesday to pass a massive economic recovery bill by mid-February, a call tempered by new projections of unprecedented deficits ahead.
Douglas Dispatch
Published January 7, 2009, 2:09 pm, The Daily Dispatch
PHOENIX (AP) — Look for a turn to the right. That’s the widespread expectation of what will happen when Republican Secretary of State Jan Brewer replaces Gov. Janet Napolitano after the Democratic incumbent resigns to become U.S. homeland security director.
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- Media Monday 090105 - Inaccuracy and a Strong Move Left
- Media Monday 090105 - Inaccuracy and a Strong Move Left
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- Fiscal policy and the credit crunch: What will work?
- Has Global Stag-Deflation Arrived?: With a global recession a near certainty, deflation ? rather than inflation ? will become the main concern for policymakers. The fall in aggregate demand while potential aggregate supply has been rising because of overinvestment by China and other emerging markets will sharply reduce inflation.
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- TPMCafe | Talking Points Memo | Stability is Destabilizing
- Depression Economics: Normal rules don't apply
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