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Obama Cites Grim Economy at Start, as Predecessors Have
Obama Cites Grim Economy at Start, as Predecessors Have
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Hullabaloo — ... I watched Obama's speech on the economy this morning, and I thought he laid out the scope of the problem and the consequences of inaction pretty well. He also cited the source of the crisis - "profound irresponsibility" and the final judgment on failed laissez-faire policies. And he's signaled that he's perfectly willing to let the package's total ...

1/9: Selling The Stimulus
Blogometer — January 09, 2009 1/9: Selling The Stimulus Liberal bloggers gave positive reviews to Barack Obama 's economic speech . They were particularly impressed by his rhetoric about the need for swift government action to address the economic crisis, which they're describing as ...

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