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09 Jul 2009 10:20

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U.S.: Coming soon: Obama Stimulus Plan II, Electric Boogaloo?

With unemployment still really high, it might just be necessary. The first stimulus plan convinced die-hard fiscal conservatives everywhere to make total tea bags of themselves. Would a possible round two have a similar effect? That’s what Obama administration officials get to have fun deciding over the next little while. If things continue to suck in the economy, we could in fact see another stimulus package sold to the American people. The question is, when, if at all, would it be safe for Obama to pull that fairly unpopular trigger? source

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08 Jun 2009 10:05

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Biz, U.S.: The big words for Obama’s bold new plan for jobs

We will not grow complacent or rest. Surely and steadily, we will turn this economy around.
President Barack Obama • On giving a kick-start to the economy via his new jobs initiative; he’s fighting against a 9.6% unemployment level, by the way. • source

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08 Jun 2009 10:03

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Biz, U.S.: The big numbers of Obama’s bold new plan for jobs

600,000 number of jobs he wants to create using the stimulus package source

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29 Apr 2009 09:33

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U.S.: 100 days: Love him or hate him, Obama gets stuff done

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1. He pushed through an epic, massive, $787 billion stimulus plan that was successful but managed to divide Democrats and Republicans in congress.

2. He signed 19 executive orders and 12 bills. (That’s a lot for 100 days.)

3. He moved diplomacy in a kinder, friendlier direction, particularly with Cuba, Venezuela and Iran.

4. He moved to stop controversial Bush administration policies, including putting in motion processes for ending the war in Iraq and shutting down Gitmo.

5. He finally got a freaking dog, an instant photo op if there ever was one. And it certainly beats the alternative.
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28 Apr 2009 12:30

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Politics, U.S.: See ya, GOP: Why Arlen Specter is now a Democrat

It has become clear to me that the stimulus vote caused a schism which makes our differences irreconcilable.
Pennsylvania Senator Arlen Spector • On why he’s switching parties. He claims that he always voted based on the issue, not the party line, but the Republicans aren’t happy with him in his state. His switching brings the Democrats closer to a two-thirds majority in the Senate. Less filibusters = more pushing stuff through. Liberals must be getting excited. • source

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18 Mar 2009 21:13

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Biz, U.S.: FOREHEAD SLAP Good one Chris Dodd FOREHEAD SLAP

As many know, the administration was, among others, not happy with the language. They wanted some modifications to it. They came to us, our staff, and asked for changes, and the changes at the time did not seem that obnoxious or onerous.
Sen. Christopher Dodd • On adding a provision to the stimulus bill allowing AIG to give out massive bonuses to its employees. He was asked to make these changes by the Treasury, which seems to have a lot of power over legislation considering they’re not legislators. Dodd wants to tax the bonuses, BTW. • source

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03 Mar 2009 21:34

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U.S.: There’s a lot of roads to repair, a lot of jobs to be had

200 road-repair projects could be covered by the stimulus source

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03 Mar 2009 21:30

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U.S.: The stimulus is already boosting employment

60 people got jobs today thanks to the stimulus. Go team Obama! source

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01 Mar 2009 11:18

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U.S.: COBRA insurance got more affordable, thanks to the stimulus

65% of the cost will be covered by the government. If you get laid off between September 1, 2008 and December of this year, you’re eligible for a new program designed to make COBRA health insurance payments actually affordable. The program, designed to let people continue to have health insurance even while unemployed, has famously cost way too much. But for many with pre-existing conditions, it’s the only option. Big ups for the Obama administration. source

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25 Feb 2009 21:12

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U.S.: Jindal’s volcano remark: An erupting dramabomb

$140 million? Necessary? Uh, yeah, dude. Last night, Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal made a critical comment about an appropriation in the stimulus bill for “volcano monitoring” during his rebuttal to President Obama’s speech. But locals near major volcanoes say the money is necessary to prepare for natural disasters – something critics say Jindal should know about, given his state’s recent history with Hurricane Katrina. Plus, the money would create jobs, one expert notes. Jindal isn’t backing down, though. source

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