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- I'm So Bored With the NEA. Beato, Greg // Reason;May2009, Vol. 41 Issue 1, p18
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- Obama's weakened stimulus bill may prove ineffective. Samuelson, Robert J. // Fort Worth Business Press;2/6/2009, Vol. 21 Issue 5, p30
The author examines U.S. President Barack Obama's weakened economic stimulus package. He notes that the $4.5 billion committed by the Obama Administration to finance 3,000 miles of transmission lines and 40 million smart meters is full of hype. He cites that President Obama failed to make tough...
- Let the Limbaughs whine while the President gets something done. Conason, Joe // Enterprise/Salt Lake City;2/2/2009, Vol. 38 Issue 32, p18
The author stresses the need for the administration of U.S. President Barack Obama to simply do what will work best for the country and not to worry about winning Republican votes in the Senate or about what radio personality Rush Limbaugh and other Republicans talk on radio. He cites that...
- Two Roads To Economic Renewal. Brownstein, Ronald // National Journal;2/28/2009, p1
The author looks at the perception of the Silicon Valley in Santa Clara County, California about the economic stimulus package by U.S. President Barack Obama in 2009. He notes that Silicon Valley views the stimulus package as complementary to its plan to extend its leadership in technology. He...
- Optimism in Transportation Sector As Stimulus Provides Stability. Parsons, Jim // ENR: Engineering News-Record;7/6/2009, Vol. 263 Issue 1, p44
The article focuses on optimism observed in the U.S. transportation design industry due to stability brought forth by the economic stimulus. President Barack Obama's economic stimulus program included 40 billion U.S. dollars transportation infrastructure funding. According to Jim Lyman, chief...
- Stimulus has to work. // Waste & Recycling News;2/16/2009, Vol. 14 Issue 21, p8
The article offers the author's viewpoint on the expectations from the economic stimulus, to be given by president Barack Obama's administration in order to revive the U.S. economy. He reveals that the proposed package features billions of dollars to promote alternative energy, green...
- Stimulus package could fall short of the mark. Anderson, Scott // ABA Banking Journal;Feb2009, Vol. 101 Issue 2, p44
The author reflects on the economic stimulus package that the administration of U.S. President Barack Obama called the American Recovery and Reinvestment plan. He states that the package alone is almost equivalent to one full year of normal federal discretionary spending. He adds that the...
- Leadership and Artful Persuasion. Nickitas, Donna M. // Nursing Economic$;Mar/Apr2009, Vol. 27 Issue 2, p73
The article discusses the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (H.R. 1) and how U.S. President Barack Obama used effective leadership and persuasion to get it passed in Congress. The author explores the concept of persuasion, its use as an effective leadership strategy and the relationship...
- 2009-2013 Oncology Nursing Society Research Agenda: Why Is It Important? Given, Barbara A. // Oncology Nursing Forum;Sep2009, Vol. 36 Issue 5, p487
The author reflects on the importance of implementing the 2009-2013 Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Research Agenda for nursing practices in the U.S. She asserts that the strategic move would improve the abilities and capabilities of nurses to take care of patients efficiently. She emphasizes...
