Economic Recovery Plan

The Upside of the Economy's Downturn

Edward Muzio | Posted 11.17.2011

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Edward Muzio

Has the recession benefited companies at the expense of individuals? It may seem that way. But even in the most difficult circumstances, sometimes everybody wins, at least a little.

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Arthur Delaney

Caterpillar Joins With Progressives, Disses The Stimulus As Too Small

HuffingtonPost.com | Arthur Delaney | Posted 05.25.2011

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In February, President Obama made a trip to a Caterpillar factory in Peoria, Illinois, where he said his economic stimulus plan would allow the constr...

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Congressman Dave Obey: Chief Architect of Plan for America's Recovery

Gov. Jim Doyle | Posted 05.25.2011

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Gov. Jim Doyle

Congressman Obey led the effort in Washington to shape the plan. We now have a Recovery and Reinvestment Act that lets states be partners in moving this country forward.

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Obama's Call to Rebuild

Jim Wallis | Posted 05.25.2011

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Jim Wallis

This wasn't really a budget speech, or even a State of the Union. It was a call to rebuild a country -- from its infrastructure, to its economy, to its values.

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Senate Passes Stimulus Plan

AP | ANDREW TAYLOR | Posted 05.25.2011

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WASHINGTON — Senate passage of an $838 billion stimulus bill triggered an intense round of late-night bargaining on Tuesday, with the White Hous...

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