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Democrats See Progress on Proposal for Economy
nytimes.com - 1/14/2009
Democrats See Progress on Proposal for Economy
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The president-elect appeared to enjoy some success at a meeting with Senate Democrats, but it was clear that tough talks lie ahead. >
washingtonpost.com - 1/15/2009
Democrats Finishing Up Stimulus Proposal
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washingtonpost.com - 1/15/2009
Democrats Finishing Up Stimulus Proposal
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Wonk Room:  Stimulus Watch: Preventing States From Becoming A ‘Substantial Drag On The Economy’

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Talking Points Memo — Republicans roll out new plan to revive the economy by destroying Social Security ... Mr. Obama has told Republicans he is open to suggestions, and Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, the Republican leader, said his conference would urge Mr. Obama to consider a two-year suspension of payroll taxes to benefit individuals and corporations. Mr. McConnell said Senate Republicans were intensely interested in the idea, which was presented at their own weekly lunch by Lawrence B. Lindsey, who was President Bush's top economic adviser from 2001 to 2002, and John ...

Stimulus Watch: Preventing States From Becoming A ‘Substantial Drag On The Economy’
Wonk Room — ... According to the New York Times, the proposed $800 billion economic recovery plan is taking shape in Congress and is “on track for passage by mid-February.” Yesterday, the Wonk Room noted that education has surfaced as a “ ...

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