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Weekend Reading List

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For this weekend we have an excerpt on the success of the Stimulus, conservative attacks on reproductive freedom, how President Obama is a friend of Israel, how non-profits are improperly engaging in political activity, Obama’s efforts to revitalize cities, and how raising the minimum wage would create jobs.

Reagan Would Envy Obama’s Economic Record

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If there are two things that Republicans want us to believe, it would be these: 1. Barack Obama’s economic policies are a failure which made the recession worse. 2. Ronald Reagan was an economic genius who should serve as an example of how to improve the economy.

The Stimulus Saves, For Real

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This election season, we continue to hear the GOP candidates–despite all evidence to the contrary–claim that the President’s stimulus plan hasn’t done anything or helped anyone. Which made me feel the need to relay this story.