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Obama Financial Policy

Krugman: Not Clear That Obama Is Ready To "Take On The Bankers"

New York Times | PAUL KRUGMAN | Posted 11.21.2009 | Politics

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In the grim period that followed Lehman's failure, it seemed inconceivable that bankers would, just a few months later, be going right back to the pra...

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Obama's Herculean Challenge

Rob Kall | Posted 12.17.2008 | Politics

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Rob Kall

Obama will fail if he tries anything "inside the box." The only way he's going to pull us out of this multifaceted manure pile is by being open to big bold ideas and then taking Herculean steps.

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Obama and Pelosi's First Conversation

Stephen H. Baum | Posted 12.14.2008 | Politics

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Stephen H. Baum

"I [Barack Obama] am President of all the people. I will do everything within my power to make heroes of those who work for the common good. I don't need the credit."

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Four Words Obama Will Never Say

Michael Pento | Posted 12.14.2008 | Business

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Michael Pento

Americans must hope that the Obama administration is honest with the people and makes some difficult choices early in his tenure to deal with our growing annual deficits and long term debt.

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Buy American, Again

Patrick Takahashi | Posted 12.11.2008 | Politics

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Patrick Takahashi

When the second economic stimulus package is passed, the President should suggest that, as an act of loyalty to country, those planning to use this gift as down payment for a car, Buy American.

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After the Obama Win.

William Galston | Posted 12.11.2008 | Politics

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William Galston

On the critical issue of government's role, Democrats do not have a mandate. Rather, they have a chance to make their case.

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