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Stimulating the Economy, Now and in the Future
Bill Clinton declared the Era of Big Government "over." Well, it's back, with a stimulus package big enough to start re-shaping the economy. We look at the possible impacts now and in the long term. What will it mean for free trade and the global economy? Also, a bumpy road ahead for Obama cabinet picks, and the Iraqi elections and US troop withdrawals.
By Warren Olney • • 1h 0m ListenBill Clinton declared the Era of Big Government "over." Well, it's back, with a stimulus package big enough to start re-shaping the economy. We look at the possible impacts now and in the long term. What will it mean for free trade and the global economy? Also, a bumpy road ahead for Obama cabinet picks, and Iraq's elections were peaceful. Does that mean US troops can leave sooner than currently scheduled?
Banner image: Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) speaks about the stimulus package. Photo: Mark Wilson/Getty Images
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3 storiesAt Finish Line, Cabinet Game Gets Interesting
On Capitol Hill today, former Democratic Senate Leader Tom Daschle apologized for not paying all his taxes, and Republican Judd Gregg looked like the likeliest nominee to be Secretary of Commerce. Chris Cillizza is a political reporter for Washington Post.com .
Read the story6 minStimulating the Economy, Now and in the Future
The President and the Congress are prepared to break records for government spending, with consequences for America and the rest of the world. The stimulus package is supposed to move fast enough to have immediate impact, but not so fast that it's reckless or wasteful.
Read the story34 minIraqi Elections and US Troop Withdrawal
Saturday's Iraqi elections went off so well that, "If American forces want to speed up their withdrawal…the Iraqi forces are ready enough." That's according to a legislator allied with Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, quoted in the Chicago Tribune .
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