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Economic Stimulus

  1. just asking questions
    An Obama Economic Adviser on Biden’s Big Inflation Problem“I’ve long thought Washington was doing too little, but it has now overcorrected and done too much,” says Harvard’s Jason Furman.
    By Jen Wieczner
  2. coronavirus stimulus
    New Jobs Report Bolsters Case for Biden’s StimulusWith 10 million Americans out of work and millions more underemployed, Democrats are right to err on the side of too much relief.
    By Eric Levitz
  3. politics
    Why Big Mo Matters to BidenPast presidents — including Barack Obama — who got off to a slow or clumsy start often paid dearly for it. Biden wants to avoid that fate.
    By Ed Kilgore
  4. bad education
    Schools Hoard $10 Billion Stimulus to Rehire Teachers“We can’t treat this money as if it’s a supplement to a jobs bill.”
    By Nitasha Tiku
  5. stale jokes
    President Obama Still Getting Mileage Out of BFDJoe Biden’s classic hot-mike gaffe, three months later.
    By Dan Amira
  6. the great american hustle
    ‘Cash for Clunkers’ Hugely Successful at Buying People New Pickup TrucksIf you thought people were trading in their old Ford F150s for Toyota Priuses, you were horribly wrong.
    By Zeke Turner
  7. the greatest recession
    White House Considering a Not-Stimulus PackageAlthough, come on, it’s really a stimulus package.
    By Dan Amira
  8. let’s get civical
    NYC So Safe It Doesn’t Merit Federal Cop FundingWait a minute here.
    By Chris Rovzar
  9. dirty words of wisdom
    Warren Buffett Would Like a Full Tab of Viagra, PleaseThe Oracle did not find the first economic stimulus particularly stimulating.
    By Jessica Pressler
  10. those were the 100 days
    Bailouts, Bankers, Brackets, and Bo: Obama’s First 100 DaysLet’s relive all of the memorable moments we’ve already forgotten.
    By Dan Amira
  11. the benjamin button economy
    Unemployment Hits Highest Levels Since 1983The unemployment rate hit 8.5 percent in March, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today.
    By Jessica Pressler
  12. stimulating conversation
    Second Stimulus About As Unpopular As You’d ExpectAs in, nobody wants to even talk about it.
    By Dan Amira
  13. early and often
    Schumer Lays Down the LawYou’ll take your stimulus money, and you’ll like it! … Or we’ll take it.
    By Dan Amira
  14. early and often
    Obama’s Stimulus Has That Magic Ingredient: American OptimismWith an added dash of Fox News pessimism!
    By Chris Rovzar
  15. the great stimulation
    Obama Promises Housing Plan Will Help Only the Nice HomeownersThe naughty ones had better watch out.
    By Jessica Pressler
  16. the post-racial world
    Al Sharpton Says Post Cartoon Might Be Kind of RacistDid it compare President Obama to a chimp?
    By Dan Amira
  17. it just happened
    President Obama Signs Stimulus BillLet the money flow!
    By Dan Amira
  18. early and often
    House Democrats Pass StimulusAnd only the House Democrats, again.
    By Dan Amira
  19. the greatest depression
    New York Tries to Stay Calm As It Awaits Stimulus WindfallMonnnneeeyyyyy!!!!
    By Dan Amira
  20. early and often
    The Stimulus: Final ThoughtsWith a deal in place, here are the winners, losers, and worriers.
    By Dan Amira
  21. the great stimulation
    Senate and House Have Reached a Deal on StimulusHouse and Senate leaders have reportedly agreed on a scaled-down plan, with a $789.5 billion price tag.
    By Jessica Pressler
  22. early and often
    Senate Passes Some BillSomething about stimulation?
    By Dan Amira
  23. early and often
    Obama Controls the Discussion, Bores People in First Prime-time PresserAnd makes history by calling on a blogger!
    By Dan Amira
  24. early and often
    The Senate Cut $100 Billion Dollars and All Obama Got Were Three Measly RepublicansA stimulus deal is in place, but was it worth it?
    By Dan Amira
  25. early and often
    Gang of Senate Moderates Roughs Up the Stimulus BillBut only so they can save it.
    By Dan Amira
  26. early and often
    Stimulus Bill Isn’t Doing Much Better in the SenateThe bill needs some major changes if it’s going to attract broad support.
    By Dan Amira
  27. early and often
    John Boehner Stealing Jobs From AmericansWhy employ people to renovate the National Mall when you can get Republican volunteers to do it for free?
    By Dan Amira
  28. early and often
    Obama’s Popularity, Kindness Fail to Sway a Single RepublicanThe stimulus bill passes the House without a single Republican vote.
    By Dan Amira
  29. early and often
    Obama, Congressional Leaders to Get All Liquored Up TonightCan the power of alcohol finally bring everyone together on this stimulus business? Probably not.
    By Dan Amira
  30. early and often
    Is Obama’s Quest for Bi-partisan Support Really Worth It?The president searches for Republican support he probably doesn’t need on the stimulus package.
    By Dan Amira
  31. the greatest depression
    Stimulus Plan of Questionable Effectiveness Still on Track!Dissenters don’t think spending money on contraception will save the economy.
    By Dan Amira
  32. early and often
    Obama’s Rescue Plan Still Not Passed One Day LaterApparently, Senate Democrats feels some misguided responsibility to make sure legislation works first.
    By Dan Amira
  33. early and often
    Obama’s Stimulus Plan Getting People Very ExcitedBill Kristol is even giving conservatives a way to support it!
    By Dan Amira
  34. it happened this week
    It Happened This Week: Striking BackHillary Clinton hit Barack Obama on Reverend Jeremiah Wright even as critics slammed her for fibbing about Bosnian sniper fire, Sean Combs smacked down rumors that he was involved with Tupac’s shooting, and other events of the week that was.