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Economy shows signs of growth

Despite the persistent efforts of Republicans in Congress to stifle it, the U.S. economy shows signs of growth. Can it sustain an assault from the...
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How the U.S. can get out of debt, stay out of debt, and live prosperously

As the White House and Congress debate the value of multi-trillion dollar national debt for funding the economic stimulus and the federal budget...
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The 67 applauded statements in Obama's speech reveal his key ideas and plans

Only 36 days into his presidency, Barack Obama tonight delivered before a joint session of Congress a "State of the Economy" speech that...
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Obama signs the stimulus bill in Denver; now comes the real work for Americans

President Barack Obama in Denver today signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), a $787 billion spending and tax cut bill more than...
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Democracy and the fate of newspapers

A robust free press is critical for a free democracy. "Our liberty depends on the freedom of the press and that cannot be limited without...
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Obama urges 'dramatic action' by Congress for economic recovery

With echoes of speeches from Franklin D. Roosevelt and John F. Kennedy, President-elect Barack Obama today called upon all Americans to join...
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Obama cannot stay silent on Gaza

President-elect Barack Obama touts the dictum of "one president at a time," but since he's speaking out about other areas of U.S. policy,...
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Santa's toy bailout stalls in Senate

Hope for a $14 billion North Pole toy workshops bailout bill dimmed today from growing Senate opposition on both sides of the isle despite support...
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Bush admin announces Citigroup bailout as Obama unveils his economic team

Hours after the Bush administration surprised financial markets by announcing a $320 billion bailout of Citigroup, President-elect Barack Obama...
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A proposal for auto industry recovery

If we accept as a given that America cannot afford to let the auto industry fail with the accompanying loss of jobs throughout the economy, a...
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