“President-elect Barack Obama’s economic recovery plan ran into crossfire from his own party in Congress on Thursday, suggesting that quick passage of spending programs and tax cuts could require more time and negotiation than Democrats once hoped. Senate Democrats complained that major components of his plan were not bold enough and urged more focus on creating jobs and rebuilding the nation’s energy infrastructure rather than cutting taxes.” (New York Times, Friday)
Trouble in paradise.
FEE Timely Classic
“More Public Investment Needed? It Just Ain’t So!” by David Boaz
