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Stimulating the Economy, Now and in the Future

Hosted by Warren Olney Feb. 02, 2009
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. On this rebroadcast of today's To the Point, we look at the possible impacts now and in the long term.  Also, the Iraqi elections and US troop withdrawals.

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. On this rebroadcast of today's To the Point, we look at the possible impacts now and in the long term. What will it mean for free trade and the global economy?  Also, Iraq's elections were peaceful.  Does that mean US troops can leave sooner than currently scheduled?

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Iraqi Elections and US Troop Withdrawal

Iraq's 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...

Stimulating the Economy, Now and in the Future

The whole world is waiting to see what President Obama's stimulus package will bring. It will have consequences not just for the United States, but also for both trading...

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Host:

Warren Olney

Producers:

Karen Radziner, Christian Bordal

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