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The Economy and 2012
Tea Partiers, William Daley and David Plouffe, birthers, John Boehner, Sarah Palin, “the professional left” — all will play marginal roles in deciding who wins the next presidential election. But almost nothing is likely to be as decisive as a single number: the unemployment rate. And so today’s signs of continued economic growth, while superficially [...]
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Obama says voters may blame him for economy
President Barack Obama insisted Friday that the U.S. economy is digging itself out of the deepest recession in decades but conceded that “progress has been painfully slow” and many voters in November’s elections may…
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Boxer pushes Fiorina on economy on eve of debate
Democratic U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer on Tuesday said she has a plan to revive the “Made in America” slogan, as she focused on job-creation one day before her first debate with Republican challenger Carly Fiorina. The three-term senator, facing a tightly… Carly Fiorina – United States – Barbara Boxer – Republican – U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer
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Civil rights groups convene with focus on economy
The nation’s largest civil rights groups are gathering this weekend to set their agendas and gear up for fall’s mid-term elections. The National Council of La Raza will host its convention in San Antonio, while members of the NAACP meet in Kansas City, Mo. United States – Services – Law – Lawyers and Law Firms – History
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Cleaner energy drives a healthier economy
According to a May 26 poll by USA Today, the American public is mad at nearly everyone over the Gulf oil spill disaster, especially British Petroleum. This poll also showed that amidst the anger, there is a shift in attitudes about energy and the environment.
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Pelosi: ‘Small Businesses Are the Engine of Job Creation and Capital Creation in Our Economy and in Our Country’
WASHINGTON, June 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ – Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, Congressman Gary Peters of Michigan, and Congressman Kurt Schrader of Oregon were joined by small business owners for a press conference this morning in the Capitol to discuss the impact of the Small Business Jobs and Credit and Tax Relief Acts. Below are the Speaker’s opening remarks:
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(AFX UK Focus) 2010-06-16 17:46 BRIEF-NY mayor bloomberg says banning banks’ swaps activity would harm economy
WASHINGTON, June 16 (Reuters) – New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg said in a letter dated on Tuesday to Representative Carolyn Maloney, who is on the conference committee finalized financial reform legislation:
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House candidates: Tax cuts, more lending will spur jobs, economy
Massive federal spending on the stimulus package and growing debt have three challengers to U.S. Rep. Stephanie Herseth Sandlin, D-S.D., vowing to cut spending, balance the federal budget and expand the economy. They say tax cuts and stability on economic policy, rather than government regulation and new mandates, are needed to put people back to work.
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Poor Valley economy creates baby bust
Maternity wards are empty and birth-control clinics are full because of the recession. Fewer babies are being born in the Valley, mirroring declines statewide and nationwide. Hospital newborn-nurseries that were busy just a couple of years ago now have beds aplenty.
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