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Obama’s first weeks: who would have done better?
Here’s an apologia for Obama’s first three weeks, from Ruth Marcus. Her final question: So if you’re feeling jittery about Obama’s start, ask yourself this: Is there another president in recent memory who would have done better? It’s an interesting ...
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Who's Winning?
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At what point should the training wheels be taken off Obama's tricycle?
AMERICAN DIGEST — ... But could any recent president have done better? neo-neocon names a few in "Obama's first weeks: who would have done better?" ...

The $13 a week stimulus - UPDATED
The Anchoress — ... at Wizbang is writing on this and - ever an American entrepreneur - has already figured out what to do with her “tee-shirt stimulus”: Yes, she is selling them - and even has a few priced for the January ‘10 drop! I love America! I love it! UPDATES: Bookie on Your Tax Dollars at Work The Chicago Way American Digest and Neo: Tag teaming. Tom Maguire: Oh, we’re stimulated!

$13-a-Week Stimulus Working 4 U?
The Anchoress — ... is writing on this and – ever an American entrepreneur – has already figured out what to do with her “tee-shirt stimulus”: Yes, she is selling them – and even has a few priced for the January ‘10 drop! I love America! I love it! UPDATE VI: Bookie on Your Tax Dollars at Work The Chicago Way American Digest and Neo: Tag teaming. Tom Maguire: Oh, we’re stimulated! ...

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