Counting Stimulus Jobs Proving Tough
Obama promised the $787 billion stimulus package would create or save 3.5 million jobs.
President Barack Obama delivers remarks on the economy at Georgetown University in Washington.
'We Are Beginning to See Glimmers of Hope'
Conceding times are still tough, Obama says his economic plans are starting to show results.
President Barack Obama addresses a joint session of Congress in the House Chamber of the Capitol in Washington, DC.
Why the Stimulus Win Is a Big Deal for Obama
The victory gives his entire agenda a lift, while the GOP take a hit in public opinion polls.
President Barack Obama addresses a joint session of Congress in the House Chamber of the Capitol in Washington, DC.
Stimulus Bill Offers Help to the States
Some states will get into the black; others will have to keep cutting their budgets.
San Francisco Department of Public Works employee Enrique Vera builds a handicapped ramp on a street corner. Officials in California have cut funding to nearly 2,000 public works due to the state's growing financial crisis.
Experts: Focus on Infrastructure
As debate moves to tax cuts, officials call for a strategy for public-works spending.
President-elect Barack Obama with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, following their meeting on Capitol Hill.
Pelosi Brings New Order to the House
Even critics praise her political skills, which will be tested by the debate over a stimulus package.
Steam billows from the cooling towers at Exelon's nuclear power generating station in Byron, Illinois.
Nuclear Industry Eyes Stimulus With Hope
The final bill will be a key indicator of whether Obama's "green jobs" pledge includes nuclear energy.
President-elect Barack Obama on Capitol Hill
A Lobbying Frenzy as Congress Eyes Stimulus
As lawmakers and Obama consider billions in infrastructure spending, lobbyists scramble for pieces of the pie.
A wind farm in California.
Stimulus Plan May Help Environmental Projects
Government spending will aim to boost the economy and advance green efforts.
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