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csmonitor.com - 2/9/2009

Instead of stimulus, do nothing – seriously

— csmonitor.com — Stimulus is unconstitutional. And history shows that the economy can recover strongly on its own, if politicians... stay out of the way. (more) Instead of stimulus, do nothing – seriously

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ft.com - 1/29/2009

FT.com / US / Politics & Foreign policy - Democrats force through US stimulus bill

— ft.com — The House of Representatives on Wednesday night approved its version of the proposed US fiscal stimulus with... overwhelming Democratic support but, in an early setback for Barack Obama, not a single Republican backed the $825bn plan. The president has ... (more) FT.com / US / Politics & Foreign policy - Democrats ...

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online.wsj.com - 1/30/2009

Democratic Stealth Care

— online.wsj.com — Tom Daschle is still waiting to be confirmed as secretary of health and human services, not that... he's in any rush. Democrats are already enacting his and Barack Obama's agenda of government-run health care -- entirely on the QT. This was the real ... (more) Democratic Stealth Care

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