Subscribe to this tag Economists Optimistic About U.S. Economy
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Justin Ewers
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Nation & World - May 6, 2009
Slowing job losses could mean the economy is ready to turn around.
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Obama and Race Relations: Civil Rights Leaders Aren't Satisfied
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Justin Ewers
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Nation & World - April 30, 2009
Some thought the first African American president would herald in a new post-racial era.
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Why Obama Is Leaving the Reagan Era Behind When It Comes to Economic Policy
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Justin Ewers
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Nation & World - April 28, 2009
Like Reagan, Obama inherited an economic mess. But his response doesn't include Reagan-like tax cuts.
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Congress Sends Obama a Bill to Boost Community Service
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Justin Ewers
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Nation & World - April 8, 2009
The House passed legislation that will dramatically increase the size of AmeriCorps.
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Obama Works to Calm Americans' Economic Fears
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Justin Ewers
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Nation & World - March 23, 2009
From The Tonight Show to 60 Minutes, Obama reached out to citizens through his convincing tour.
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Madoff's Scam Could Lead to Tougher Wall Street Regulations
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Justin Ewers
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Nation & World - March 16, 2009
The SEC chief, Mary Schapiro, has made it clear Wall Street's go-go days are over.
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California Faces an Additional $8 Billion Deficit Over Next 16 Months
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Justin Ewers
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Nation & World - March 13, 2009
The California Legislative Analyst's Office released a report with financial projections.
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Obama's Line in the Sand on Immigration Enforcement
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Justin Ewers
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Nation & World - March 12, 2009
"America's toughest sheriff," Joe Arpaio, is under investigation by the Justice Department.
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California Voters Sharply Divided Over the Prop 8 Same-Sex Marriage Ban
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Justin Ewers
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Nation & World - March 10, 2009
A Field Poll asked voters how they would react if same-sex marriage came to the ballot again.
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Obama's Stimulus Keeps the Solar Power Dream Alive for Start-ups
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Justin Ewers
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Nation & World - March 9, 2009
Solar energy company BrightSource Energy, is weathering the recession and hopes to come out on top.
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California Justices Hear Arguments in Same-Sex Marriage Case
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Justin Ewers
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Nation & World - March 5, 2009
Hundreds of demonstrators filled the plaza outside the state Supreme Court.
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Proposition 8’s Same-Sex Marriage Ban Goes to California's Supreme Court
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Justin Ewers
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Nation & World - March 4, 2009
Tomorrow, the state Supreme Court will hear legal challenges to the law.
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Obama's Stimulus Bill Offers Help to the States
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Justin Ewers
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Nation & World - February 25, 2009
Some states will get into the black; others will have to keep cutting their budgets.
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D.C. Voting Rights Bill Clears Major Hurdle
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Justin Ewers
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Nation & World - February 24, 2009
The Senate will vote on a bill that would give Washington a voting representative in the House.
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Immigration Reform Advocates Ready to Try Again
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Justin Ewers
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Nation & World - February 13, 2009
This time around the circumstances are more favorable for passing reform legislation.
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Revoking Civil Liberties: Lincoln's Constitutional Dilemma
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Justin Ewers
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Nation & World - February 10, 2009
His suspension of habeas corpus is part of what some consider the "dark side" of his presidency.
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Abraham Lincoln's Lessons for Barack Obama and Future Presidents
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Justin Ewers
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Nation & World - February 9, 2009
Lincoln's ability to hone his strengths and learn from his weaknesses make him relevant today.
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Abraham Lincoln's Great Awakening: From Moderate to Abolitionist
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Justin Ewers
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Nation & World - February 9, 2009
How the Civil War president came to abolish slavery.
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Republican Meg Whitman to Run for California Governor
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Justin Ewers
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Nation & World - February 9, 2009
Several high-profile Democrats are already lined up to replace Republican Arnold Schwarzenegger.
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Bipartisan Group of Governors Announce Support of Obama's Stimulus
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Justin Ewers
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Nation & World - February 4, 2009
Schwarzenegger and Crist are among the governors who sent Obama a letter in support of his plan.
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Republicans and Latino Voters: Has the GOP Shifted on Immigration Reform?
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Justin Ewers
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Nation & World - January 30, 2009
Some blamed losses in the fall on losing support from Latino voters, among other groups.
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With Bush's Departure, Mulling the Future Lives of Former Presidents
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Justin Ewers
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Nation & World - January 22, 2009
A new book looks at what former presidents from Washington to Clinton did after they left office.
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From Arizona Governor to Homeland Security Chief
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Justin Ewers
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Nation & World - January 12, 2009
Gov. Janet Napolitano prepares to join Obama's team.
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D.C. Voting Rights Supporters Have Best Shot Yet With Obama in the White House
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Justin Ewers
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Nation & World - January 8, 2009
Two bills introduced this week would give D.C. the right to a vote in Congress.
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Feinstein Softens on Obama's Pick of Panetta to Lead the CIA
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Justin Ewers
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Nation & World - January 8, 2009
The California senator now says she'll support Panetta to lead the intelligence agency.
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