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Obama's Changing Americans' Behavior With Science
Remember hearing "record turnout is expected" before last year's election? Time reports it was the work of 29 of the world's most influential behavioral scientists, psychologists, and economists. They knew people are more likely to do something if they think others will do it.
10 Ways the Stimulus Is Green, Earthy
Remember when everyone cared about things being green and organic instead of cheap? Well if the stimulus works, the days of organic wine and roses may return. Here are 10 directions money is headed to ensure everything comes up green again.
Rejected Artists: Senate Removes Art From Stimulus Package
Looks like the Grammys wish for a secretary of the arts won't be coming true anytime soon. The Senate voted 73-24 yesterday to ensure the arts will not receive any of President Obama's stimulus package.
The amendment will not only hit museums, theaters, and art centers, but also other leisure-loving places like swimming pools, zoos, and community parks.
Front Page: Israel Pushes Into Southern Gaza on Day 12 of Fire
- Israeli troops moved to the southern Gaza Strip today, ignoring an effort by European envoys to broker a cease-fire. Palestinian officials said the death toll in Gaza has risen to about 560 since Israel began airstrikes on Dec. 27.
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How Much Say Should GOP Have in Stimulus Package?
In a spirit of bipartisanship, President Obama met with Republican leaders today to listen to their concerns about the proposed $825 billion stimulus package, which will hopefully create between 3 to 4 million jobs. While Obama may listen, there's no indication that he feels obliged to implement GOP suggestions. Politico reports that during the talks Obama pointed out "I won."
The Stimulus Package Gets a Logo
First the stimulus got a website. Now it's getting a logo. Without a doubt, the Obama team has brought its branding expertise from the campaign trail to the White House.
Headline: President Bush Backs Economic Stimulus Package
In a speech from the White House this morning, President Bush proposed $145 billion in tax relief. According to insiders, individuals might receive rebates of $800 and families, $1600. This proposal follows Federal Reserve Board Chairman Ben Bernanke's testimony yesterday, calling for temporary measures to stimulate the economy.
Barack Obama Says Change Is About Owning Up to Mistakes
President Obama may have started yesterday with the intention of selling his stimulus plan to the American people with a full-court media press, but he ended it defending his stake on change. On the NBC Nightly News Obama handled ex-nominee Tom Daschle's tax problems by confessing to Brian Williams: "I screwed up." Check out how Obama maintained that he's ushering in the era of responsibility, and other highlights from last night.
Do You Think the Stimulus Will Help the Economy?
Americans have some pretty low expectations these days. In a new poll only 38 percent of voters said they believe the $787 billion stimulus plan will help the economy.
Middle-income Americans are more likely to think the package will hurt the economy more than help it; while low and upper income individuals are more optimistic.
It's Not Me, It's You: Should Obama Stop Wooing Republicans?
Obama may have won 52.9 percent of America over and pretty much all of Europe, but there's one group who continues to resist his charm, his cocktail parties, and his stimulus plan (I spared you package). With zero votes for the stimulus, Republicans have yet to give an inch when he's given them tens of billions in tax cuts.
Last night, Rachel Maddow asked if Obama is in an unrequited relationship with Republicans.
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