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Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke supports stimulus plan

Oct. 21, 2008
President Bush offers support after the Fed chief's statement. The parties differ, though, on their approaches. The last major obstacles to another government stimulus package began crumbling Monday, shifting the debate from whether the fading economy needs a jolt to the best way of providing it.
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LONDON, Jan. 13 (UPI) -- U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said Tuesday an economic stimulus package will need a healthy financial system behind it to make it work.
Sarkozy unveils $33 billion stimulus

Sarkozy unveils $33 billion stimulus

PARIS, Dec. 4 (UPI) -- French President Nicolas Sarkozy Thursday unveiled a $33 billion economic stimulus plan aimed at jump starting France's economy.

Stimulus package form follows function

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 (UPI) -- A U.S. stimulus package that spent directly on projects would have a multiplying benefit on the economy, a prominent economist has said.

Obama, governors to meet

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 26 (UPI) -- Governors will have a chance to bend U.S. President-elect Barack Obama's ear on how the national economic crisis is ravaging state budgets, officials said.

Axelrod: Obama wants big stimulus package

WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 (UPI) -- U.S. President-elect Barack Obama will push for a more aggressive economic stimulus package than the one he proposed on the campaign trail, an aide said Sunday.

Stimulus package unlikely, Dems say

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 (UPI) -- Democratic congressional leaders threw water on the possibility of passing a second stimulus plan for the U.S. economy during the lame-duck session.

White House says no trade-stimulus link

WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 (UPI) -- U.S. President George Bush isn't trying to tie a second stimulus package to free-trade agreements, a White House spokeswoman said Tuesday.
Obama pushes second stimulus plan

Obama pushes second stimulus plan

CHICAGO, Nov. 7 (UPI) -- A stimulus package to spur U.S economic growth should be passed sooner not later, President-elect Barack Obama said Friday.
Pelosi calls for stimulus plan, tax cut

Pelosi calls for stimulus plan, tax cut

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 (UPI) -- U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has called for a possible $100 billion stimulus package now and a tax cut in 2009, The Wall Street Journal said Friday.

Former treasury head calls for stimulus

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 (UPI) -- Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin said the nation needs another stimulus package to kick-start the economy.

Lame-duck Congress eyes stimulus plan

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 (UPI) -- Democratic congressional leaders said Friday they would like to pass another U.S. economic stimulus passage before the next administration takes office.

Bank gov. says Britain entering recession

LONDON, Oct. 22 (UPI) -- Bank of England Gov. Mervyn King said the British economy was headed toward a recession, prompting a quick fall of the pound against the U.S. dollar.
U.S. markets post strong gains

U.S. markets post strong gains

NEW YORK, Oct. 20 (UPI) -- U.S. stock indexes posted strong gains Monday as credit markets showed improvement and the U.S. Fed chairman voiced support for a new economic stimulus package.
Bernanke backs a new stimulus bill

Bernanke backs a new stimulus bill

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 (UPI) -- U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said Monday he supports a new economic stimulus package to improve the availability of credit.
Washington considers economic stimulus

Washington considers economic stimulus

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 (UPI) -- Congressional leaders in Washington on both side of the aisle have indicated a new economic stimulus package should be enacted soon.
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President Obama awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom in Washington
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President Barack Obama awards the the Presidential Medal of Freedom to singer/songwriter Bob Dylan during a ceremony in the East Room at the White House in Washington on May 29, 2012. The Medal of Freedom is our NationÕs highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors. UPI/Kevin Dietsch