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The Year in Review 2009, Part 1: New Governments

Ben Drucker — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 19:00:27 +0000

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2009 was not exactly the most memorable year. If anything, it’s notable for being one of the gloomiest years of late. Bank accounts are drying up, foreclosures are through the roof, and unemployment is the highest its been in nearly three decades. In all parts of the world, there aren’t many who can look back [...]1 No related posts.

The Bailout and Stimulus of the American Economy

Ben Drucker — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 20:00:17 +0000

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Since it became clear that the U.S. was in the midst of an economic recession in 2008, the federal government has invested trillions to promote economic stability and, eventually, growth. These investments can be classified into two primary categories: bank bailouts and broader economic stimulus. [...]1 No related posts.

Healthcare: Part 2. Congress’s Healthcare Bill

Jake Silberg — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 21:00:42 +0000

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The healthcare debate this summer was marked by raucous shouting, grandstanding, and distortions of the plans being considered, but out of it emerged a healthcare proposal that has already passed in the House of Representatives and is currently under consideration in the Senate. [...]1 No related posts.

Do Foreigners Like Our President More Than We Do?

Ben Donald — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:00:10 +0000

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On the surface it is obvious that Barack Obama is a revolutionary figure in American politics. He is young, eloquent, and, namely, the first black president of the United States. But his election signified much more than a racial victory. The eight years preceding the Obama Administration included the collapse of the one of the [...]1 No related posts.