politico.com - 12/22/2008
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Yes.
When master economist, columnist, and plain ole intellectual (so few left these days) Paul Krugman was asked this morning* about whether or not he was "in communications" with the Obama administration regarding the economy, he declared: "Yes... I am.. And that's all I care to talk about." ...
cbsnews.com - 12/29/2008
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cbsnews.com —
(CBS) Speaking on CBS News' Face the Nation
, Obama senior White House advisor David Axelrod noted
that he wants Congress to work with "deliberate speed" on an economic stimulus bill in the new year. We've talked about a package from 675 billion to ...
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Economist: Obama Stimulus Not Enough, Nobel Winner Paul ...
corner.nationalreview.com - 12/18/2008
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corner.nationalreview.com —
Ideas alone do not have consequences. Ideas, even
-- or especially -- powerful ideas are like seeds.
If they land in fertile soil and are cultivated they can grow. On rock or sand or ignored or tended by incompetents they die. The idea of ...
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re: Paul
swamppolitics.com - 12/23/2008
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swamppolitics.com —
by Frank James Paul Krugman is one of
the smartest, most entertaining economists alive which explains why
he may the best known too, The New York Times columnist and Princeton University professor appeared at the National Press Club in ...
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Paul Krugman's horror story
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Krugman “In Communications” with Obama Camp
The Page by Mark Halperin —
... The Nobel-winning economist and NY Times columnist tells Bill Press' radio show Monday after being asked if he's in contact with Obama's team: "Yes... I am ... And that's all I care to talk about."
In his column Monday, ...
Obama team reaching out to Krugman.
Think Progress —
... Politico reports that on Bill Press’s radio show today, Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman was asked about “whether or not he was ‘in communications’ with the Obama administration regarding the economy, he declared: ‘Yes… I am. And that’s all I care to talk about.’” For at least three years, Krugman has been warning about the dangers of ballooning housing prices and the trade deficit. “One way or another, the economy will ...
Krugman talks to transition team
Political Animal —
KRUGMAN TALKS TO TRANSITION TEAM.... The Politico's Anne Schroeder Mullins notes that Paul Krugman appeared on Bill Press' radio show this morning, and made just a little news . Krugman in contact with the Obama team? Yes. When master economist, columnist, and plain ole intellectual (so few left these days) Paul Krugman was asked this morning about whether or not he was "in communications" with the Obama administration regarding the economy, he declared: "Yes ... I am. And that's all I care to talk about." Now, admittedly, that's not much to go on, but I'm encouraged ...
Hullabaloo —
... Paul Krugman appears to be in contact with the Obama transition team, which is very positive news. It may be why the recovery package is ...
Obama: ‘If Paul Krugman has a good idea…then we’re going to do it.’
Think Progress —
... Today in his press conference, a reporter questioned Obama about Krugman’s criticisms. Obama said that he is open to the economist’s ideas: “If Paul Krugman has a good idea, in terms of how to spend money efficiently and effectively to jump-start the economy, then we’re going to do it.” Watch it:
Watch it:
Last month, Krugman told radio host Bill Press that he is “in communications” with the Obama team.
Transcript: More ...
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Barack Obama is spending the holidays back in Hawaii — but the nation's financial woes mean a working vacation for the president-elect.
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