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AMERICAblog News| A great nation deserves the truth —
... Bob Geiger and the poem-of-the-week poet are both on well-deserved vacations this week. But, that really throws a wrench in my open thread. So, we'll start today with a message from our President-elect about his economic stimulus package: ...
Obama: Country Needs Economic Stimulus Plan
Politics on HuffingtonPost.com —
... on energy efficiency and an expensive rebuilding of the information technology system for health care.
"Economists from across the political spectrum agree that if we don't act swiftly and boldly, we could see a much deeper economic downturn that could lead to double-digit unemployment and the American dream slipping further and further out of reach," Obama said.
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Andrew Taylor reported from Washington.
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On the Net:
Obama Address: http://change.gov/newsroom/entry/american_recovery_and_reinvestment/ ...
Obama: Country Needs Economic Stimulus Plan
The Huffington Post | Full News Feed —
... on energy efficiency and an expensive rebuilding of the information technology system for health care.
"Economists from across the political spectrum agree that if we don't act swiftly and boldly, we could see a much deeper economic downturn that could lead to double-digit unemployment and the American dream slipping further and further out of reach," Obama said.
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Andrew Taylor reported from Washington.
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On the Net:
Obama Address: http://change.gov/newsroom/entry/american_recovery_and_reinvestment/
More on ...
Prez-Elect Makes New Pitch, Promises on Job Creation -- Including 600,000 New Government Employees
Political Punch —
... -- the "American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan."The president-elect says he wants to "create three million new jobs" -- this is a change from a few weeks ago, when he said he wanted the plan to create OR SAVE two million jobs. He says the "No. 1 goal of my plan ... is to create three million new jobs, more than 80 percent of them in the private sector.” If you do the math: 20 percent of three million means 600,000 new government employees. Watch the address above or read the text HERE . - jpt January 3, 2009 | ...
Framing the economic rescue package
Political Animal —
... of party or ideology." We must "come together as Americans," and do what "economists from across the political spectrum agree" we must do. Obama noted that he'll head to Washington next week to meet with "leaders from both parties," to craft a recovery plan that advances "not the interests of any party, or the agenda of any one group, but the aspirations of all American." At the same time, however, the proposal itself in unquestionably progressive. Obama continues to tout an " American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan " focused on energy independence, infrastructure investments, ...
Throwing Money at the Economy
The Moderate Voice —
... and much, much more government spending. In his weekly address, the President-Elect today proposes “an American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan that not only creates jobs in the short-term but spurs economic growth and competitiveness in the long-term.” ...
Sunday Breakfast Menu, Jan. 4
The Caucus —
With President-elect Barack Obama meeting with congressional leaders on Monday as the House and Senate prepare for a new session, this Sunday’s news-talk shows may offer preliminary discussions about the shape of a planned economic stimulus package and preludes to the inauguration. Mr. Obama, in his Saturday radio/video address , offered up a repeat of his vision for new legislation to spur economic growth: And this plan must be designed in a new way –- we can’t just fall into the old Washington habit of throwing money at the problem. We must make strategic investments that ...
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The Reaction —
... The "American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan". How refreshing to have programs that deserve their name instead of some kind of Orwellian doublespeak for "screw you suckers." ...
Minnesota Senate Recount -- update 9
The Reaction —
By Michael J.W. Stickings It's hard to believe that we're still talking about the 2008 elections, what with Obama soon to be inaugurated, an economic stimulus package on the horizon (and coming not a moment too soon), and a war ongoing in Gaza, but, alas, democracy needs to be allowed to take whatever long and majestic course it requires. And it looks like the long and not-always-majestic process in Minnesota will soon be over: DFLer Al Franken won an ...
Richardson fallout?
Political Animal —
... But, this is far from a death blow for Obama's momentum heading into the inauguration. Agreed. I suppose the RNC and Fox News will try to raise a fuss, but in general, I suspect most of the political world won't care much at all. It's no doubt annoying to the transition office -- some vetters will get a stern talking to -- but in the bigger picture, Richardson's withdrawal seems like little more than a speedbump. Yes, Obama is headed to the Hill to start the legislative work on his " American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan ," but let's be honest -- did anyone seriously believe ...
Blackwell: GOP Must Defeat Job-Creating Stimulus Because It Will Ruin GOP’s Election Chances
Think Progress —
... In an article published on Townhall today, RNC Chairman candidate and former Ohio governor Ken Blackwell urges congressional conservatives to oppose the reinvestment and recovery stimulus plan promoted by President-elect Obama. Though he offers standard conservative arguments against the plan — including a screed against the growth of “big government” — Blackwell seemed most concerned about the political benefit Democrats might see from successfully boosting the economy. ...
GOP Leaders Taking Cues From Malkin On Stimulus, Call It ‘Generational Theft’
Think Progress —
... In early January, when President Obama first proposed his American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan, conservative columnist Michelle Malkin balked at the proposal’s name, writing that it should be called “ ...
Obama DOJ affirms Bush?s state secrets position in extraordinary rendition lawsuit.
The Hollywood Liberal —
... In early January, when President Obama first proposed his American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan, conservative columnist Michelle Malkin balked at the proposal’s name, writing that it should be called “The Generational Theft Act of 2009.” Malkin has been pushing her attempted re-branding ever since, repeating it over and over and over again. Malkin’s views are apparently […] In early January, when President Obama first proposed his American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan , conservative columnist Michelle Malkin balked at the proposal’s name, writing that it should be called ...
