Topic: Gus Faucher
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Still waiting for the hand-off from the government stimulus to the private sector?
While others look for the private sector to pick up the slack as the stimulus fades away, the market continues its cycle of mistake and correction, mistake and correction.
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Does the US need more economic stimulus, or less?
The US barely generated any private sector jobs in May. Is the $787 billion economic stimulus not big enough, or is it not working at all?
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Retail sales down, economy still struggling to gain momentum
The consumer pause in May came after seven months of gains in retail sales. There's some concern about a 'double dip' recession, but most forecasters see the economy recovering at a slow pace.
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On stimulus anniversary, Americans not in party mood
Administration celebrates one-year anniversary of stimulus package. But Americans worry about high unemployment.
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White House proposes tax credits for clean energy
Combining its push for clean energy and new jobs, the White House backs $5.4 billion in new tax credits intended to create tens of thousands of new manufacturing jobs.
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Post-Depression first: Americans get more money from government than they give back
For the first time since the 1930s, households are paying less in personal taxes than state and federal governments are paying out through transfer programs like Social Security.
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Obama's New Deal is on a smaller scale
Its focus on smaller, shovel-ready projects precludes a grander vision.
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