Topic: President's Economic Recovery Advisory Board

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Obama launches new push for US jobs, tapping GE's Immelt to help

The economy is 'not growing fast enough yet,' Obama acknowledged Friday, speaking to GE workers in Schenectady, N.Y. Will GE's CEO, Jeffrey Immelt, prove to be his guide to building a more competitive America?
Gates gives $35 million to Obama's community college overhaul

At the first ever White House community college summit Tuesday, President Obama announces new grants to help community colleges prepare Americans for new jobs.
Economist Mom
Want more stimulus? Consider alternatives to extending the Bush tax cuts

If the Obama administration has new ideas to stimulate the economy, why not consider them as replacements for Bush tax cuts, instead of an addition to them?
Economist Mom
What does tax reform really need to accomplish?

The new report on the state of tax reform begins with the premise that tax revenue is already adequate - and it's not.
Tax VOX
Obama’s tax-reform panel: a giant missed opportunity

The tax-reform panel provides useful budget-cutting hints, but Obama never allowed it to tackle the really big issues.
The New Economy
Christina Romer: Who will replace her as Obama's economic adviser?

Christina Romer is leaving as chair of the Council of Economic Advisers. Two front-runners have emerged to replace Christina Romer: Austan Goolsbee and Laura Tyson.
ECONOMIC SCENE: If Obama needs revenue, why not tax corporations' international profits?

President Obama should channel Monty Python by taxing corporate profits held abroad.
Under pressure, Senate moving toward vote on stimulus

Obama points to new jobless numbers in urging quick action.
For Obama, White House clout is now

The president-elect went public this week to reassure Americans he’s on top of the economic crisis.