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Why Big Government Is Back in Fashion

By Kenneth T. Walsh - Nation & World - February 4, 2009

About 58 percent of Americans favor increased government spending to turn around the tumbling economy. more >>

Bailout Breakdown - US News and World Report

Money - February 3, 2009

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High-Income Obama Voters Unsure About Big Government and Stimulus Bill

By Michael Barone - Michael Barone - January 30, 2009

A Rasmussen poll shows high earners tend not to support the stimulus package. more >>

In Stimulus, Can Lawmakers Spend Billions Without Wasting Billions?

By Amanda Ruggeri - Nation & World - January 28, 2009

Crafting a huge stimulus won't be easy, but adding real accountability could be the biggest challenge more >>

Does the U.S. Need Government-mandated Universal Healthcare?

Opinion - January 28, 2009

Newt Gingrich and Judy Feder debate the merits in Two Takes. more >>

Federal Action Required on Healthcare

By Judy Feder - Opinion - January 27, 2009

Government-mandated universal healthcare will keep the nation healthy, writes scholar Judy Feder. more >>

Is Government-Mandated Universal Healthcare the Best Way to Keep the Nation Healthy?

Opinion - January 27, 2009

Adopt Universal Healthcare, writes scholar Judy Feder. Let the market fix it, Newt Gingrich counters. more >>

$825 Billion Stimulus Bill Clears First Hurdle in the House

By Amanda Ruggeri - Nation & World - January 22, 2009

The House Appropriations Committee approved the spending measures included in the stimulus plan. more >>

Congress Clears Way for Second Half of Bailout

Nation & World - January 15, 2009

Democrats turned aside an effort to block the release of the second $350 billion of bailout cash. more >>

Small Town Rescinds Request for $375 Million of Stimulus Cash

By Amanda Ruggeri - Nation & World - January 9, 2009

A town of 194 withdrew its projects, many related to energy, after a report in U.S. News. more >>

Why a Tiny Alabama Town Wants a $375 Million Chunk of the Stimulus

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

Edwardsville, Ala., wants to become a model for rural renewable energy and a hub for tourism. more >>

President-elect Barack Obama on His American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan

Nation & World - January 8, 2009

Obama begins to lay out a plan for tax cuts and new spending that would make up a new stimulus package. more >>

States Seeking Bailout Bucks Should Disclose as Much as Big Three

By Frank Micciche - Opinion - December 31, 2008

As states and others ask for federal money, they should answer questions, Frank Micciche writes. more >>

GMAC Gets $5 Billion Cash Infusion as Auto Bailout Expands

By Amanda Ruggeri - Nation & World - December 30, 2008

GM's financing arm, which has been flirting with bankruptcy, said it would ease lending restrictions. more >>

Best Move of 2008: Letting Lehman Fail

By Rick Newman - Rick Newman - December 30, 2008

The Lehman Brothers collapse might not have been as damaging as Wall Street assumes. more >>

Polls Show Auto Bailout Supporters Need to Convince the Public

By Michael Barone - Michael Barone - December 16, 2008

Polls show there are more firmly committed opponents than firmly committed proponents of the bailout. more >>

The House Bailout Bill: Following the Money

Opinion - December 15, 2008

A look at House campaign contributions from automakers over the last five years more >>

Carmakers May Get Bank Bailout Cash: 5 Things to Know

By Luke Mullins - The Home Front - December 12, 2008

The White House has scrapped its objections to using TARP funds to save Detroit. more >>

McConnell: No Senate Vote Today on Auto Bailout

By Katherine Skiba - Nation & World - December 10, 2008

The Kentucky Republican signals his displeasure over the plan and issues a set of conditions. more >>

Even With a Bailout, Automakers Would Still Be Running on Fumes

By Rick Newman - Rick Newman - December 10, 2008

That $15 billion in loans for GM and Chrysler might be a fraction of what they need. more >>

War Vets Seek a Political Surge to Save the Economy

By Katherine Skiba - Nation & World - December 8, 2008

VFW seeks to rally public support for the Big 3 automakers and for an economic stimulus package. more >>

Would a $34 Billion Loan Help or Hinder Detroit?

Opinion - December 8, 2008

U.S. auto industry leaders have asked Congress for a bailout in the form of $34 billion in loans. more >>

UAW Chief: Auto Bailout Is Necessary

By Ron Gettelfinger - Opinion - December 8, 2008

If we don’t help the auto industry, it will trigger a global depression later, Ron Gettelfinger writes. more >>

An Auto Bailout Would Prevent Needed Reforms in Detroit

By Tom Price - Opinion - December 8, 2008

Auto makers should enter bankruptcy, Rep. Tom Price writes. more >>

Ailing Carmakers Return to Congress, This Time Asking for $34 Billion

By Amanda Ruggeri - Nation & World - December 3, 2008

The heads of GM, Chrysler, and Ford are presenting their plans to rescue their troubled firms. more >>