economic stimulus

Uncovering Obama's Stimulus Sham

By Peter Roff - Peter Roff - November 18, 2009

Back to square one, Mr. President. more >>

Obama: Government Working to Ease Pain of Joblessness

Nation & World - November 6, 2009

New figures show unemployment at its highest since 1983. more >>

Most Against Another $250 Payment to Seniors

By Philip Moeller - The Best Life - October 20, 2009

Blogs and comment boards show little support, even among Social Security recipients. more >>

Democrats and Republicans Support $250 Senior Stimulus

By Dan Gilgoff - Nation & World - October 19, 2009

There is bipartisan agreement in Congress to cut seniors on Social Security checks. more >>

Reports Show Mixed Results for Obama's Stimulus

By Amanda Ruggeri - Nation & World - September 11, 2009

One report shows that the GDP rose about 2.3 percentage points. more >>

Recovery Act Helps Schools, but Not Enough

By Zach Miners - On Education - September 1, 2009

School administrators want more flexibility from the stimulus bill, a new survey says. more >>

Will 'Cash for Clunkers' Help the Economy?

By Amanda Ruggeri - Nation & World - August 12, 2009

Debate rages over whether the program is helping the economy and the environment. more >>

Democrats Flip Focus of Healthcare Debate, But It's Too Little, Too Late

By Peter Roff - Peter Roff - August 11, 2009

The town hall confrontations show Obamacare for what it is—unpopular. more >>

Mixed, Incomplete Economic Results So Far on Obama’s Stimulus

By Amanda Ruggeri - Nation & World - August 7, 2009

There are signs of hope, but there’s a way to go. more >>

5 Downsides to 'Cash for Clunkers'

By Rick Newman - Rick Newman - August 6, 2009

The rebate program could steal sales from other industries—and even lead to more gas consumption. more >>

4 Things to Know About the Cash-Strapped 'Cash for Clunkers'

By Matthew Bandyk - Money - August 4, 2009

How to be a smart consumer with the CARS rebate program. more >>

Why 'Cash for Clunkers' Will Keep on Rolling

By Rick Newman - Rick Newman - August 4, 2009

There’s no way Congress will kill the one stimulus program that’s showing results. more >>

Would a Second Stimulus Create Jobs?

By Liz Wolgemuth - Money - July 16, 2009

The first one was supposed to help with employment. What could a second do better? more >>

Is a Second Stimulus Package on the Way?

Opinion - July 14, 2009

Do we really need another, and how would it help? more >>

Where Is Obama’s Stimulus Money Going?

By Peter Roff - Peter Roff - July 10, 2009

$16.1 million in stimulus for rodents in Pelosi's San Francisco district. Hmm. more >>

Warren Buffet Wrong on Push for a Second Stimulus Package

By Bonnie Erbe - Bonnie Erbe - July 9, 2009

Even White House sources are downplaying such talk. Buffett should, too. more >>

What Obama Must Do Before Stimulus II

By Rick Newman - Rick Newman - July 9, 2009

It's time to tell Americans to solve some of their own problems. more >>

Small Businesses Not Seeing Impact of Stimulus Package

By Steve King - Outside Voices: Small Business - July 1, 2009

The money is not rolling out fast enough. more >>

Consumer Spending, Personal Income Increase

By Queenie Wong - Nation & World - June 26, 2009

The Commerce Department says spending rose 0.3 percent in May. more >>

Grading the Stimulus Package Results: Good and Bad News, But the Jury Remains Out

By Raymond C. Scheppach - Opinion - June 23, 2009

Mixed news so far, with the final tally yet to come. more >>

Obama Administration Looks to Create More Jobs

By Amanda Ruggeri - Nation & World - June 19, 2009

Faced with high unemployment and GOP attacks, the administration steps up its stimulus. more >>

Obama Administration Pouring $1 Billion Into Clean Coal Project

By Kent Garber - Nation & World - June 12, 2009

Steven Chu announced that a large chunk of stimulus money will go to the FutureGen project. more >>

Unemployment Numbers Show Obama's Stimulus Is Sinking With the Economy

By Peter Roff - Peter Roff - June 8, 2009

Either the White House was wrong or the stimulus just isn't working. more >>

Obama Ramps Up Stimulus to Create 600,000 More Jobs

By Amanda Ruggeri - Nation & World - June 8, 2009

With the unemployment rate at 9.4 percent for May, the president pledges to get people back to work. more >>

Shining Light on Stimulus Tax Provisions Tough

By Amanda Ruggeri - Nation & World - June 5, 2009

Tax law makes transparency a difficult goal for the economic recovery act. more >>