Tag: economy
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January 23, 2009 05:09 PM EST --
Last week, House Democrats released an $825 billion economic recovery package , which consists of $550 billion in government spending and $275 billion in tax cuts. The provisions in the plan were marked . . .
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March 01, 2009 05:32 PM EST --
The plan:
Makes a $634 billion down payment on fixing health care that will go a long way toward paying for a more efficient, more affordable health care system that covers every single . . .
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October 03, 2008 10:36 PM EDT --
Well, as most of you know by now, the bailout passed the House.
Bush signed it, and it is a done deal.
I think Congress had to pass it before they really wanted to.
The bailout needed a few more . . .
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February 22, 2009 05:38 PM EST --
After the crushing defeat of Barry Goldwater in the 1964 election, conservative Republicans regrouped. The track record for conservatives . . .
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February 23, 2009 10:22 AM EST --
My husband, Bob U., wrote a series of articles, which I think are really insightful. This is Part 2. I invite your comments.You can visit Bob at http://bobuhlar.gather.com/
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December 13, 2008 11:39 AM EST --
This column by Free Press auto critic Mark Phelan originally was published on Nov. 17 and has been updated. The debate over aid to the Detroit-based automakers is awash with half-truths and misrepresentations . . .
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January 29, 2009 11:25 AM EST --
Once again, Limbaugh is spewing his lies, claiming that $4.19 billion of the stimulus package is going to ACORN. This lie is now circulating, thanks to people who aren't willing to research something . . .
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January 29, 2009 12:47 PM EST --
Yesterday, in a 244-to-188 vote, the House approved an $819 billion economic recovery plan written by House Democrats and supported by President Obama. Despite Obama's aggressive outreach . . .
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February 02, 2009 02:01 PM EST --
I saw this sign and the question it posed and decided to pose it to you all. We, as taxpayers pay for these things...wars, education, etc. Why is it that there is always money for war but not for education--or . . .
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February 06, 2009 01:18 PM EST --
I hate to ruin your day, but look what our last President did with our tax money:
WASHINGTON - The Bush administration overpaid tens of billions of dollars for stocks and other assets in its massive . . .
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February 07, 2009 08:41 PM EST --
I went to a neighborhood community meeting today to talk about the Obama plan for recovery and the stimulus package. They showed this video:
http://my.barackobama.com/recoveryvideo
I encourage . . .
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March 18, 2009 02:06 PM EDT --
It's one thing to complain about the bonuses being paid to A.I.G. executives, but we also have to take action.
I signed a petition urging Secretary Geithner and Congress to do whatever it takes . . .
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March 15, 2009 09:34 PM EDT --
Did you see Scott Pelley's interview with Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke? In the interview, Bernanke said the recession could end this year.
It was a fascinating interview and gave . . .
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September 23, 2008 10:10 PM EDT --
Protecting the public interest in any economic "bailout"
Dear Friend,
The U.S. government has been turned into an engine that accelerates the wealth upwards into the hands of a . . .
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December 12, 2008 07:31 PM EST --
I just got the following email from Michael Moore. What do you think?
Senate to Middle Class : Drop Dead
Friday, December 12th, 2008
Friends,
They could have given the loan on the . . .
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January 27, 2009 01:19 PM EST --
Last week, President Obama met with congressional leaders from both parties to discuss his economic recovery program, despite the GOP's apparent reluctance to compromise on the package. . . .
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February 07, 2009 01:18 PM EST --
Who is responsible for the current economic mess? Watch this and you'll find out. It's a short lesson in economics from a well-known conservative Republican and Mother Jones.
http://blip.tv/file/1719365 . . .
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February 27, 2009 10:52 AM EST --
My husband, Bob U., wrote a series of articles, which I think are really insightful. This is Part 6. I invite your comments. You can visit Bob at http://bobuhlar.gather.com/
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February 28, 2009 10:51 AM EST --
My husband, Bob U., wrote a series of articles, which I think are really insightful. This is Part 7. I invite your comments. You can visit Bob at http://bobuhlar.gather.com/
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March 04, 2009 09:01 AM EST --
My husband, Bob U., wrote a series of articles, which I think are really insightful. This is Part 11. I invite your comments.You can visit Bob at http://bobuhlar.gather.com/ . . .
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