Tag Archive | Stimulus Bill
Posted on April 6, 2012. Tags: Bureau Of Labor, Bureau Of Labor Statistics, Christina Romer, Employment Numbers, Growth Prospects, Health Care Law, Jared Bernstein, Joe Biden, Labor Department, Mitch Mcconnell, News Reports, President Joe, Recession, Robust Economy, Senate Republican Leader, Stimulus Bill, Tax Increases, Trillion, Unemployment Rate, Wall Street Journal
The Bureau of Labor Statistics announced the employment numbers for March today, but news reports suggest they’re disappointing. The Wall Street Journal writes, “U.S. job growth slowed in March, and the labor force shrank, signaling that the economy could be losing momentum. Jobs outside of agriculture grew by 120,000 last month—half the number that the […]
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Posted on November 2, 2011. Tags: Bridges, Campaign Strategy, Campaign Trail, David Axelrod, Democrat, Democratic Leaders, Frustration, Harry Reid, Jim Webb, Key Bridge, Major Component, Obama, Operatives, Rank And File, Republicans, Senate Democrats, Senate Majority Leader, Senate Majority Leader Harry, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, Stimulus Bill
Senate Democrats are moving forward with yet another stimulus bill this week, this time a $60 billion infrastructure stimulus (including $10 billion for an infrastructure bank), despite the fact they know there are bipartisan concerns about the bill and that they know it can’t pass. According to The Hill today, “Obama will try to […]
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Posted on October 11, 2011. Tags: Barack Obama, Battleground Washington, Campaigning, Congress President, Democrats, Harry S Truman, Los Angeles Times, Msnbc, Onus, Plan B, Presidency, Resumes, Sales Pitch, Senate, Sherry, Stimulus Bill, Swing State, Swing States, University Of Southern California, Washington Post
President Obama’s New Stimulus Bill ‘Is More About Campaigning Than Governing,’ ‘He Knows It’s Not Going To Pass’ CAMPAIGN PLAYBOOK PRESIDENT OBAMA: “If Congress does something, then I can’t run against a do-nothing Congress.” (President Obama, Press Conference, 10/6/11) “Obama looked to the presidency of Harry S. Truman, who castigated… a ‘do-nothing […]
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Posted on October 8, 2011. Tags: Colombi, Common Sense, Federal Debt, Food Stamps, Free Trade Agreements, Full Transcript, Inauguration, John Thune, Man Woman And Child, Obama, Political Ploy, Proposed Solutions, Republican Colleagues, Senate Democrats, Senator John Thune, Senator Thune, Stimulus Bill, Trillion, Two Million, Woman And Child
‘His latest stimulus bill is so flawed that Senate Democrats have rejected it… It’s nothing but a rehash of the same failed ideas he’s already tried, combined with a huge tax increase. This is a cynical political ploy that’s designed not to create jobs for struggling Americans, but to save the President’s own job.’ […]
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Posted on October 4, 2011. Tags: Charles Schumer, Chinese Currency, Hangup, Harry Reid, Joe Biden, Kicker, Moderate Democrats, New York Daily News, Obama, President Joe, Reuters, Sen Charles Schumer, Senate Democrats, Senate Majority Leader, Senate Majority Leader Harry, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, Stimulus Bill, Tax Loopholes, U S Senate, York Daily News
According to the AP, President Obama will travel to Texas today to push his $447 billion stimulus bill and Politico reports that Vice President Joe Biden will similarly be stumping for the bill in Florida. And yet Senate Democrats continue to show little interest in the president’s bill. This week, Senate Majority Leader Harry […]
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Posted on September 29, 2011. Tags: Barack Obama, Bill Cameron, Capitol Hill, Congress, Democrat, Democratic Senators, Democrats, Dick Durbin, Gonna Vote, Jobs, Oil Companies, Reason, Republicans, Senate Bill, Senator Dick Durbin, State Senators, Stimulus Bill, Subsidy, U S Senate, Wls Radio
On Tuesday, President Barack Obama tried to keep the pressure on Congress to consider his nearly $450 billion jobs bill, saying it had been two weeks since he sent the bill to Capitol Hill “and now I want it back.” “I want it back, passed, so I can sign this bill and start putting people […]
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Posted on September 13, 2011. Tags: Barack Obama, Bipartisan Opposition, Bipartisan Spirit, Capitol Hill, Contention, Director Of The Office Of Management And Budget, Economic Policies, House Speaker, Jack Lew, Job Losses, John Boehner, Mitch Mcconnell, Office Of Management And Budget, Omb, Political Nature, Senate Republican Leader, Specifics, Stimulus Bill, Tax Increases, Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal reports today: “The prospects for President Barack Obama’s $447 billion jobs plan grew dimmer Monday as he unveiled the fine print of how it would be paid for—primarily through tax increases that Republicans said would destroy jobs, not create them. . . . Republicans in Congress . . . disputed […]
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Posted on August 13, 2011. Tags: Address, Creators, Factories, Federal Deficits, Full Transcript, Gas Prices, Home Values, Inventions, Job, Jobs, Nbsp, Pat Toomey, Pittsburgh Pa, Small Business Owners, Stagnant Economy, State Of Pennsylvania, Stimulus Bill, Unemployment Rate, Wages
‘I remain very optimistic about our future. Americans are the hardest working, most industrious, and innovative, most entrepreneurial people in the world. And if we just let them, they will build more factories, start more businesses, hire more workers, produce more goods, and create more inventions. But first, government has to get out of the […]
Tom is a US Navy Veteran, owns an Insurance Agency and is currently an IT Manager for a Virginia Distributor. He has been published in American Thinker, currently writes for the Richmond Examiner as well as Virginia Right! Blog.
Tom lives in Hanover County, Va and is involved in politics at every level and is a Recovering Republican who has finally had enough of the War on Conservatives in progress with the Leadership of the GOP on a National Level.
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Posted on February 17, 2011. Tags: 6 Million, Creators, Energy Resources, Excessive Government, Facebook, George Allen, Georgeallen, Government Mandates, Government Regulations, Harry Reid, Liberals, Lt, Mt Vernon, Nancy Pelosi, Small Businesses, Stimulus Bill, Stimulus Package, Trillion, Twitter, unemployment
It is clear that only thing this jobless stimulus bill has created is more debt for our children to bear.” Mt. Vernon, VA – George Allen made the following statement today regarding the second anniversary of the jobless “stimulus” package: “Two years ago today, President Obama signed into law a $800 billion jobless stimulus bill […]
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Tom lives in Hanover County, Va and is involved in politics at every level and is a Recovering Republican who has finally had enough of the War on Conservatives in progress with the Leadership of the GOP on a National Level.
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Posted on September 13, 2010. Tags: attorney, Becks, Colorful Clothing, Concerned Citizens, Congress, Constitution, Current, Dissatisfaction, Federal, Federal Government, Fiscal Irresponsibility, Narrative, Obama, Opposition, parliment, party, Patriots, People, Politics, Rally, restoring-honor, Signs, Stimulus Bill, Throngs, Virginia, Washington Dc, words
The 2010 edition of the 9-12 Rally in DC was, at a distance, very similar to the 2009 version; patriots attended from all across the nation, the wore colorful clothing and carried very witty signs. The numbers didn’t quite match last year but given many who might have attended were just in DC on […]
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Tom lives in Hanover County, Va and is involved in politics at every level and is a Recovering Republican who has finally had enough of the War on Conservatives in progress with the Leadership of the GOP on a National Level.
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Posted on August 13, 2010. Tags: Congressman, Constituents, Deficit Spending, Democrat, Economists, Gallup Poll, Hadn, Joe Biden, Midterm Elections, Nobel Laureates, Obama, Paul Krugman, Political Persuasions, Politicians, President Joe, Stimulus Bill, unemployment, Wall Street, Wall Street Journal, Wsj Reports
Gallup writes today, “Americans of all political persuasions say the economy and jobs are the most important problems facing the country today. These concerns easily outpace all others, thus providing politicians seeking office in this fall’s midterm elections with clear marching orders from their constituents: Fix the economy. . . . In the Aug. 5-8 […]
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Posted on August 3, 2010. Tags: 5 Million, American Economy, Amp, Biden Remarks, Budget Director, Conviction, Doable, Economic Improvement, Economic Plan, Monumental Project, New York Times, Peter Orszag, Plan Implementation, Promise Of A New Day, Recession, Stimulus Bill, Wall Street, Wall Street Journal, White House, Wildest Dreams
For Over A Year The White House Has Told Unemployed Americans “The Worst May Be Behind Us,” & That Their Economic Plan Will “Literally Drop-Kicks Us Out Of This Recession” SEC. GEITHNER: “Welcome To The Recovery … A Review Of Recent Data On The American Economy Shows That We Are On A Path Back To […]
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Tom lives in Hanover County, Va and is involved in politics at every level and is a Recovering Republican who has finally had enough of the War on Conservatives in progress with the Leadership of the GOP on a National Level.
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Posted on July 20, 2010. Tags: Ap Points, Callous Disregard, Filibuster, Hostage, John Thune, Midst, Month Of June, Obama, Plight, Podium, Recession, Rose Garden, Senate Republicans, Stimulus Bill, Trillion, Unemployment Benefits, Usa Today, Vacation Spot, Washington Politics, Weekend Trip
This morning, President Obama went to the podium in the Rose Garden to accuse Senate Republicans of blocking an extension of unemployment benefits. USA Today writes, “A Republican filibuster that has three times blocked the extension ‘reflects a lack of faith in the American people,’ Obama said. ‘They’re not looking for a handout. They desperately […]
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Posted on June 21, 2010. Tags: Energy Policy, Expansions, Fox News Sunday, Frank Rich, Gulf Coast, Gulf Of Mexico, Health Care Bill, Health Care Reform, Jeopardy, Mail, Massive Bill, Mitch Mcconnell, New York Times, New York Times Columnist, Oil Spill, Senate Republican Leader, Stimulus Bill, Unemployment Rate, Urgent Projects, York Times Columnist
Appearing on Fox News Sunday yesterday, Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell was asked about the response to the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. As he discussed the response, Sen. McConnell also observed, “[T]he President has been advocating expansion of government across the board in virtually every area. About Tom WhiteTom is a US […]
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Tom lives in Hanover County, Va and is involved in politics at every level and is a Recovering Republican who has finally had enough of the War on Conservatives in progress with the Leadership of the GOP on a National Level.
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Posted on June 17, 2010. Tags: Abc News, Bill Plante Cbs, Bp Oil Spill, Cbs The Early Show, Clean Energy, Dianne Sawyer, Economic Crisis, Energy Future, Health Care Challenge, Healthcare System, Maxim, Msnbc, Rahm Emanuel, Sea Change, Stimulus Bill, Stimulus Package, Tax Stimulus, Video Text, Wall Street, Wall Street Journal
RAHM EMANUEL: “You never want a serious crisis to go to waste.” (“In Crisis, Opportunity For Obama,” The Wall Street Journal, 11/21/08) PRESIDENT OBAMA: “We are experiencing an unprecedented [perhaps] economic crisis that has to be dealt with and dealt with rapidly.” (“Obama Sees Stimulus Package By Mid-February,” MSNBC, 1/23/09) About Tom WhiteTom is a […]
Tom is a US Navy Veteran, owns an Insurance Agency and is currently an IT Manager for a Virginia Distributor. He has been published in American Thinker, currently writes for the Richmond Examiner as well as Virginia Right! Blog.
Tom lives in Hanover County, Va and is involved in politics at every level and is a Recovering Republican who has finally had enough of the War on Conservatives in progress with the Leadership of the GOP on a National Level.
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Posted on May 13, 2010. Tags: Bad Idea, Buffalo Ny, Democrat Policies, Drag On, Economic Plans, Freakin Job, Government Studies, Health Care Bill, Health Care Law, Health Plan, Job Creation, Line Votes, Nbc News, Nbc Wsj Poll, Obama, Own Health Care, Respondents, Stimulus Bill, Street Journal Poll, Wall Street Journal
A new NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll out today confirms once more that Americans disagree with key aspects of the Democrats’ agenda and instead prefer Republicans. The poll found that respondents believe the government’s number-one priority should be “job creation and economic growth.” But they don’t believe the $862 billion stimulus is meeting that need […]
Tom is a US Navy Veteran, owns an Insurance Agency and is currently an IT Manager for a Virginia Distributor. He has been published in American Thinker, currently writes for the Richmond Examiner as well as Virginia Right! Blog.
Tom lives in Hanover County, Va and is involved in politics at every level and is a Recovering Republican who has finally had enough of the War on Conservatives in progress with the Leadership of the GOP on a National Level.
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Posted on May 7, 2010. Tags: 15 Months, Ap Reports, Assurances, Cbo, Congressional Democrats, Economic Advisors, Fortune Magazine, Graph, Health Care Bill, Health Care Coverage, Health Insurance, Health Insurance Plan, Insurance Coverage, Internal Documents, Obama, Rhetoric, Stimulus Bill, Takeover, Trillion, Unemployment Rate
Once again this week, Americans have seen how poorly the rhetoric of President Obama and Democrats in Congress matches up with reality. On unemployment and health care, Democrats’ promises have rung hollow and it’s apparent to anyone who read the news this week. About Tom WhiteTom is a US Navy Veteran, owns an Insurance Agency […]
Tom is a US Navy Veteran, owns an Insurance Agency and is currently an IT Manager for a Virginia Distributor. He has been published in American Thinker, currently writes for the Richmond Examiner as well as Virginia Right! Blog.
Tom lives in Hanover County, Va and is involved in politics at every level and is a Recovering Republican who has finally had enough of the War on Conservatives in progress with the Leadership of the GOP on a National Level.
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Posted on April 22, 2010. Tags: C Span, Cbs News, Closed Doors, Congressional Leaders, Democrats, Fiscal Year, Health Care Bill, Health Care Debate, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Nancy Pelosi, Negotiations, Obama, Pace, Pharmaceutical Industry, Promises, Record Deficit, Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Stimulus Bill, Trillion, Unemployment Rate
President Obama and Democrats in Congress are asking the American people trust them that their financial regulation bill ends bailouts, but over the last year Democrats have given Americans numerous reasons to be skeptical. When Congress passed President Obama’s $862 billion stimulus bill, the administration was assuring members that the bill would keep unemployment around […]
Tom is a US Navy Veteran, owns an Insurance Agency and is currently an IT Manager for a Virginia Distributor. He has been published in American Thinker, currently writes for the Richmond Examiner as well as Virginia Right! Blog.
Tom lives in Hanover County, Va and is involved in politics at every level and is a Recovering Republican who has finally had enough of the War on Conservatives in progress with the Leadership of the GOP on a National Level.
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Posted on November 25, 2009. Tags: Common Sense, Current, Fiscal Policies, Fox News, Foxnews, George Allen, George Fox, Guest Host, Neil Cavuto, Stimulus Bill, Stuart Varney, taxes, Www Youtube
George Allen appeared on Fox News’ “Your World w/ Neil Cavuto” and discussed the failed stimulus bill, the dangerous, unprecedented debt our country faces if current spending continues, and how America can reignite our engines with common sense fiscal policies. Stuart Varney was the Guest Host. About Tom WhiteTom is a US Navy Veteran, owns […]
Tom is a US Navy Veteran, owns an Insurance Agency and is currently an IT Manager for a Virginia Distributor. He has been published in American Thinker, currently writes for the Richmond Examiner as well as Virginia Right! Blog.
Tom lives in Hanover County, Va and is involved in politics at every level and is a Recovering Republican who has finally had enough of the War on Conservatives in progress with the Leadership of the GOP on a National Level.
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