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Understanding Richard Nixon's Domestic Policy

A panel discussion on President Richard Nixon's domestic policies focused on his economic and environmental policies. Other topics included the administration's civil rights record as...
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U.S. Economic Future

Panelists talked about the origins of the American and French Revolutions, the fiscal problems that helped spark the revolutions, and possible lessons for contemporary economic...
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Government Bailout of General Motors

Witnesses testified on the federal government bailout of General Motors. During the hearing Republican members accused Ron Bloom of getting too involved in General Motors'...
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After Words with Sylvia Nasar

Sylvia Nasar talked about her book on the history of economics, the study's most influential theorists, and the intellectual pursuits that she believes have helped...
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Q&A with Russ Roberts and John Papola

Economics Professor Russ Roberts and filmmaker John Papola spoke about their two rap videos on economics. The most recent was "Fight of the Century." Their...
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Book Discussion on The Next Convergence

Michael Spence, winner of the Nobel Prize in Economics, talked about how the global economy would evolve over the next fifty years and what this...
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Weekly Republican Address

In the Republican weekly address Representative Martha Roby talked about expanding domestic energy production to reduce gas prices and other economic challenges.
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Mary Schapiro on Long-Term U.S. Economic Outlook

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Mary Schapiro gave an update on implementing regulatory changes resulting from the Frank-Dodd Wall Street Reform Act. Among her...
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Book Discussion on Only the Super-Rich Can Save Us!

In his novel Ralph Nader imagines placing seventeen billionaires in one room to solve the country's problems, from the redevelopment of New Orleans to a...
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White House Daily Briefing

Jay Carney briefed reporters and answered questions. Topics included Standard and Poor's decision to cut its ratings outlook on the U.S. to negative from stable....
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French Economic Minister Remarks

French Finance Minister Lagarde spoke about the impact of U.S. debt on the world economy and France's economic situation. She also responded to questions from...
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Book Discussion on The Fifteen Biggest Lies About the Economy

Joshua Holland argues that many of the claims made by conservatives about the economy are wrong. He spoke about the topic on March 31, 2011,...
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Q&A with Kathryn Wylde

Kathryn Wylde talked about the current state of the New York City economy and the role the Partnership for New York City was taking to...
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Obama Administration Budget and Policy Priorities

Michael Tanner talked about his recent "National Review" analysis of the 2012 budget released by the Obama administration, and other administration policies of which he...
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U.S. Economic Outlook

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke testified about fiscal policy and the state of the economy. Among the topics he addressed were efforts to restrict inflation,...
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President Obama at U.S. Chamber of Commerce

President Obama spoke to business leaders about programs for growth and opportunity. Among the topics he addressed were business regulation, worker productivity, health care, infrastructure...
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Presidential Remarks on Innovation

President Obama spoke to workers about energy efficient building programs during remarks at Penn State University. Under the president's plan, those initiatives would be paid...
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House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee on Jobs

The House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee held a hearing on job creation and the economy. Among the topics they addressed were proposals to increase...
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Weekly Republican Address

In the weekly Republican address, Senator Ron Johnson talked about the effects of the increasing size and cost of government on the economy.
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White House Economic Team

Abby Phillip talked about the White House economic team, including the new members and an executive order signed by President Obama on January 21, 2011,...