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A New Stimulus Market
There is now a secondary market for stimulus cash.
An Entrepreneur Stimulus Plan
forbes.com — I haven't spent this much time thinking about economics since college, when it was my second major.... I have dedicated the last 15 years primarily to my first major, computer science, and my first love, entrepreneurship. But that has changed in the last ... (more) An Entrepreneur Stimulus Plan
G-20 Won't Call for More Stimulus
G-20 Won't Call for More Stimulus
online.wsj.com — G-20 officials won't make a joint call for further fiscal stimulus at the end of their two-day... meeting here, an official at a European delegation said. (more) G-20 Won't Call for More Stimulus
Gov’s $787 Billion Economic Stimulus Plan Breakdown
moneyning.com — Now that it’s been a few weeks since our new president passed the $787 Billion Economic Stimulus... Plan, it’s easier to get more details on exactly how it’s broken down. Did you know that $217 billion is allotted for state and local governments? Many of our president’s ... (more) Gov’s $787 Billion Economic Stimulus Plan Breakdown
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Markets in Everything: Selling Stimulus Cash
CARPE DIEM — ... others to sell or swap such funds and replenish their general funds. The city of Bradbury is working on a deal to sell its $500,000 share of federal funding doled out by the MTA to the city of Torrance for $315,000 in cash for its general fund. La Habra Heights has sold its $500,000 in federal funds to the city of Westlake Village for $310,000 cash. Irwindale sold its $500,000 to Westlake Village, for $325,000 cash. HT: Club for Growth

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