politico.com - 8/2/2009
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Obama's top economic officials say the administration may support extension in unemployment benefits.
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marketnewslive.blogspot.com - 8/7/2009
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Data shows the number of initial jobless claims
unexpectedly fell but retail sales are weak....
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Video: Jobless Claims Down
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Taxing the Middle Class to Pay for More Spending
Ace of Spades HQ —
... truth that taxes are not good for the economy. Too much dead weight loss. Taxes may be good for a spendcrazy government still looking to pay off supporters, but they are not good for the economy as a whole. And there is no mention of that other time-honored method for reducing deficits: not spending so much of my money. This way Obama can break his promise that 95% of Americans would see no tax increase and claim with a shrug: "Desperate times..." Convenient times, too, since the Administration is considering extending unemployment benefits by 13 weeks . At present, ...
Newspaper Roundup for Aug. 3, 2009
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... CNSNews.com Newspaper Roundup for Aug. 3, 2009 Monday, August 03, 2009 By Susan Jones, Senior Editor New York Times: Hate Engulfs Christians in Pakistan Often treated as second-class citizens in this Islamic nation Philadelphia Inquirer: Sen. Specter, HHS Secretary Sebelius jeered on health care by anxious citizens We have a challenge to get the message out, Sebelius admits New York Times: Two Sides Take Health Care Debate Outside Washington Politico: New stimulus? Obama may extend jobless aid Washington Post: Democrats Continue Their Anti-Bush ...
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