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time.com - 2/14/2009
Stimulus: Obama's First Big Win in Congress
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President Barack Obama has the first major victory in Congress of his young administration
csmonitor.com - 2/9/2009
Instead of stimulus, do nothing – seriously
— csmonitor.com — Stimulus is unconstitutional. And history shows that the economy can recover strongly on its own, if politicians stay out of the way. (more) Instead of stimulus, do nothing – seriously

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Does Anyone Know How Big the Stimulus Is?
corner.nationalreview.com - 2/7/2009
Does Anyone Know How Big the Stimulus Is?
— corner.nationalreview.com — From a Senate source: Sen. Reid: "Keep in mind, it's approaching a trillion dollars." NYT: even the senators behind the compromise were uncertain of the number. Roll Call: The uncertainty made it difficult to predict whether the final bill ... (more) Does Anyone Know How Big the Stimulus Is?

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talkingpointsmemo.com - 2/11/2009
A Win is a Win
— talkingpointsmemo.com — Longtime reader commenting on the stimulus deal: Like everyone else, I'm waiting for the details. But from what I've heard so far, this seems to be a remarkable triumph for the new president. A month ago, Obama economists Romer and Bernstein ... (more) A Win is a Win

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The Page by Mark Halperin:  Senate Gives Stimulus Bill Final Approval

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Senate Gives Stimulus Bill Final Approval
The Page by Mark Halperin — ... Senators weigh in on the stimulus, voting in favor 60-38, precisely the number needed for passage. Republicans Snowe, Collins, Specter vote in favor, as expected. ...

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