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Why spending does not equal stimulus

with John F. Coganvia Power Line
Tuesday, February 10, 2009

This afternoon, I heard John Cogan of the Hoover Institution present a persuasive analysis of why the Democratic spending legislation (and in particular the House version) will not appreciably stimulate the economy any time soon...

Analysis and Commentary

There's No Stimulus Free Lunch

by Gary S. Beckervia Wall Street Journal
Tuesday, February 10, 2009

How much will the stimulus package moving in Congress really stimulate the economy?...

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The mystery of job creation

by Russ Robertsvia Cafe Hayek
Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Eric Boehlert wonders: Does CNN's John King think construction work is done pro bono?...

Analysis and Commentary

Of Ants, Elephants, and FDR

by Thomas Sowellvia Creators Syndicate
Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Random thoughts on the passing scene: One of the most important skills for political success is the ability to make confident assertions of absurdities or lies...

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Geithner’s Multitrillion Dollar Bailout

with Michael J. Boskinvia New York Times
Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner’s $2.5 trillion bailout plan would create a public-private fund to buy up hard-to-sell assets from banks, inject more capital into banks and use Treasury and Fed money to finance up to $1 trillion in assets backed by consumer, auto and small business loans...

Analysis and Commentary

Obama's Welcome Silence On The Employee Free Choice Act

by Richard A. Epsteinvia Forbes
Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Just about a year ago today, candidate Barack Obama received a full-throated endorsement from Andy Stern, the savvy and aggressive president of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), for his unstinting support of labor-backed initiatives in both the Illinois and U.S. Senate...

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US- Iran: Dialogue of the deaf?

with George P. Shultzvia BBC News
Tuesday, February 10, 2009

President Barack Obama offered to "extend a hand" of diplomacy if the Islamic Republic's leaders would "unclench their fist."...

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“Making Work Pay” Credit: The Flawed Tax Cut in the Stimulus Bill

by Alvin Rabushkavia Thoughtful Ideas
Tuesday, February 10, 2009

The final stimulus bill will almost certainly include President Obama’s “Making Work Pay” tax credit of $500 for an individual and $1,000 for a family in 2009 and 2010...

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Analysis: Obama makes his case for stimulus

with Bill Whalenvia ABC 7 News (CA)
Tuesday, February 10, 2009

President Barack Obama entered the east room of the White House with a clear objective -- to make a stern case for his $800 billion stimulus package.

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Selling the Stimulus

with John B. Taylorvia KQED
Tuesday, February 10, 2009

The U.S. Senate is expected to approve an $838 billion economic stimulus bill on Tuesday...

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