Daily Archives: August 1, 2011

It’s just words

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Michaela

By STANLEY B. GREENBERG BARACK OBAMA can’t catch a break from the American public on the economy, even though he prevented a depression and saved global capitalism. Perhaps the president finds solace in knowing he’s not alone. During this period … Continue reading →

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A democracy crisis

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Michaela

By JACOB S. HACKER and OONA A. HATHAWAY OUR nation isn’t facing just a debt crisis; it’s facing a democracy crisis. For weeks, the federal government has been hurtling toward two unsavory options: a crippling default brought on by Congressional … Continue reading →

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The president surrenders

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Michaela

By Paul Krugman A deal to raise the federal debt ceiling is in the works. If it goes through, many commentators will declare that disaster was avoided. But they will be wrong. For the deal itself, given the available information, … Continue reading →

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