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07 Jan 2009 10:59

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U.S.: Two more big, scary financial statistics

  • $5.7 trillion the U.S. debt when George W. Bush took office source
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07 Jan 2009 10:55

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U.S.: The day’s big, scary financial statistic

  • $1.2 trillion U.S. budget deficit in fiscal 2009 source
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05 Jan 2009 23:23

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U.S.: Barack is open to Republicans’ fiscal ideas, by the way

  • The monopoly on good ideas does not belong to a single party. If it’s a good idea, we will consider it.
  • Barack Obama • during a closed-door meeting with House and Senate leaders today • source
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05 Jan 2009 23:21

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U.S.: The centerpiece of Obama’s economic stimulus plan

  • $300 billion in tax cuts; he may face GOP opposition
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05 Jan 2009 04:05

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U.S.: He’s not even getting in the Oval Office on coattails

  • Given the gravity of the economic situation the nation is facing, I could not in good conscience ask the President-elect and his Administration to delay for one day the important work that needs to be done.
  • Bill Richardson • New Mexico governor, 2008 presidential candidate, and to-be U.S. Secretary of Commerce, who withdrew his name from consideration due to a pending federal investigation • source
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