politico.com - 1/7/2009
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Barack Obama s elaborate rollout of his economic recovery plan could provide an impressive early victory for his incoming administration. But it also carries risks. If he fails to deliver on his plan both in scope and in speed it could wreak havoc with an already precarious economy and roil ...
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Transition News 1/07
The Stump —
Obama offers a grim budget outlook. PEOTUS does quick outreach to mend rifts over the Panetta pick. David Ignatius, however, says Panetta is a good choice. Friedman gives Obama advice on the Gaza crisis. Politico breaks down the strengths and risks of Obama's economic plan. What should Obama's Justice Department focus on first? Obama transfers more than $3 million of his campaign funds to the DCCC. Michael Gerson assesses Obama's ...
Obama to Sell Stimulus in Major Economic Speech Thursday
The Page by Mark Halperin —
... The president-elect will deliver remarks at 11 am ET at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia.
He's set to make his case for urgent action on his American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan to help the ailing economy.
Plus: Obama will also hold a closed door-meeting with the Senate Finance Committee Thursday to hash out the details of his plan. ...
Obama: "If Nothing Is Done, This Recession Could Linger for Years"
The Page by Mark Halperin —
... program. It's a plan that recognizes both the paradox and the promise of this moment..."
Read more speech excerpts here.
TIME: "Much of what has been proposed so far looks like a laundry list of the President-elect's campaign promises."
Plus: Obama will also hold a closed door-meeting with the Senate Finance Committee Thursday to hash out the details of his plan. ...
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