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Obama Public Works

Zelizer's Book Corner: Jason Scott Smith, Building a New Deal Liberalism

Julian E. Zelizer | Posted 03.15.2009 | Politics

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Julian E. Zelizer

Building a New Deal Liberalism offers a fascinating history of New Deal public works programs, challenging the conventional arguments about the problems with these projects.

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What Should Be On Illinois' Transportation Projects Wish List?

Chicago Tribune | John McCarron | Posted 02.12.2009 | Chicago

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[T]he Illinois congressional delegation is pulling together a wish list of public works projects to be part of the $800 billion stimulus package sough...

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Democrats Supporting, GOP Ready To Fight Obama's Public-Works Initiative

Bob Geiger | Posted 01.09.2009 | Politics

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Bob Geiger

Obama's proposed public-works effort is the kind of ambitious leadership he promised when running for president.

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