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House Democrats propose to spend $80 billion helping states keep schools afloat. California needs it, now
By Andrew Leonard
January 14, 2009
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Environmentalists push for a sustainable recovery plan. But one economist warns against trying to do too much.
By Bill McKibben, Joseph Romm and John Whitehead
January 14, 2009
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Economists Jeff Madrick, Dean Baker and James Hamilton talk about how President-elect Obama should proceed with his stimulus plan.
By Dean Baker, James Hamilton and Jeff Madrick
January 13, 2009
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The author of "Nothing to Fear" talks about the striking parallels -- and differences -- between the president-elect and another who took office at a time of economic meltdown.
By Mark Schone
January 13, 2009
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More details emerge on the stimulus, via YouTube and elsewhere. Paul Krugman is critical, but happy at the lack of outright dishonesty
By Andrew Leonard
January 12, 2009
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Barack Obama is already facing pushback from Congress about his economic stimulus plan. But it's coming from Democrats.
By Mike Madden
January 12, 2009
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Don't build more car-choked highways and bridges to nowhere. Investing in jobs, transit and people will build a prosperous, inclusive America.
By Angela Blackwell
January 12, 2009
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11 days before his inauguration, and critics are rushing to accuse the president-elect of excessive caution.
By Andrew Leonard
January 9, 2009
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40 percent of the stimulus plan could come in the form of tax cuts. What could Obama be thinking?
By Andrew Leonard
January 5, 2009
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It was the worst of times for ordinary Americans. And even worse times for deregulators and supply-siders. The bright side? Their party is over.
By Andrew Leonard
January 2, 2009
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Conservatives' newest talking point -- designed to stop Congress from passing an economic stimulus package -- is breathtaking.
By David Sirota
January 2, 2009
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Martin Feldstein says it's time for the government to start spending like mad. So maybe Mr. "Spending Freeze" is the wrong guy for the job?
By Andrew Leonard
October 31, 2008
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Ten months ago, he grudgingly supported a stimulus package. Today, his endorsement is wholehearted
By Andrew Leonard
October 20, 2008
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Paulson hopes banks will lend their new billions. Democrats propose a $300 billion new deal. Voters get to add their 2 cents in 20 days.
By Andrew Leonard
October 15, 2008
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Juiced by tax rebates, Americans upped their consumption in June. Unless you count inflation, in which case they actually spent less
By Andrew Leonard
August 4, 2008
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Americans boosted their shopping in May. What happened to all those well-meaning promises to pay down debt and sock away savings?
By Andrew Leonard
June 12, 2008
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Tax-the-rich meets the ultimate supply-sider. Frank wins the contest on points
By Andrew Leonard
June 6, 2008
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The rise in oil prices may cancel out those government checks
By Andrew Leonard
May 23, 2008
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Forget about that shopping spree -- the President says rebate checks will help us cope with rising energy and food prices. Hey, it's not as humiliating as food stamps
By Andrew Leonard
May 2, 2008
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Treasury Secretary Hank Paulson tells Wolf Blitzer the economic stimulus plan will result in half a million new jobs. It's about time.
By Andrew Leonard
May 1, 2008
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However you calculate it, we owe more than we used to. Good thing the government's cutting us some checks
By Andrew Leonard
April 14, 2008
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He voted against 'em, but now thinks they're the cure for an economy headed to nowheres-ville. Maybe he'll explain this paradox in a "fireside chat"
By Andrew Leonard
March 3, 2008
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The right time to jump-start the economy may already have passed.
By Damien Cave
January 11, 2002
A stimulus band-aid for education
Greening the stimulus
"Teach America: Government can work"
What can Obama learn from FDR's first 100 days?
What mandate for change?
Make the stimulus big, smart and fair
The economy crumbled
Did you hear FDR prolonged the Great Depression?
The dangers of overstimulation
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