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Policies from tax cuts to trade have left the US economy reeling - with new solutions needed.
Cliff Schecter
Last Modified: 04 Nov 2011 07:39 GMT Opinion
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Contrary to popular belief, neither Medicare nor Social Security is going bankrupt, yet politicians talk about cutbacks.
James Ridgeway
Last Modified: 28 Sep 2011 10:08 GMT Opinion
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Obama's new proposal of a tax credit to support Social Security would fund the program until 2038, says scholar.
Dean Baker
Last Modified: 21 Sep 2011 13:55 GMT Opinion
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US debt is projected to exceed $15tn by the end of 2011, and as yet shows no sign of slowing.
Mohamed Rabie
Last Modified: 20 Sep 2011 15:11 GMT Opinion
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The US' biggest economic problem is unemployment, yet the government's approach is to focus on deficits instead.
Paul Rosenberg
Last Modified: 20 Sep 2011 10:18 GMT Opinion
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With consumer confidence taking a dip, Americans will a feel ripple effect from the drop in spending.
Stephen S Roach
Last Modified: 03 Sep 2011 12:22 GMT Opinion
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Politicians, including President Obama, are using the debt ceiling battle as an excuse to axe social welfare programmes.
Dean Baker
Last Modified: 27 Jul 2011 13:08 GMT Opinion
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Compromise deal authorises $38bn in spending cuts, but deep divisions remain among lawmakers on fiscal policy.
Last Modified: 15 Apr 2011 07:08 GMT Americas
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With an election Sunday, finance officials worry an overvalued real could hurt performance in the fast growing economy.
Chris Arsenault
Last Modified: 29 Oct 2010 16:10 GMT Features
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Unemployment figures prompt fears that the country's economic recovery is faltering.
Last Modified: 19 Aug 2010 21:41 GMT Americas
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