Stimulus

Couric: 'Incredible Shrinking Rebate' May Not Be Enough

CBS reports food and energy inflation will nullify the effects of 'stimulus,' while credit cards will do well.

Cramer: 'The American Public Don't Know Jack'

CNBC 'Mad Money' host defends government-backed bailout of Bear Stearns and demonstrates disregard for taxpayer sentiment.

Ex-Clinton Adviser Gergen: Economic Stimulus May Be 'Far Too Little'

Gergen appears on CNN following SOTU address to criticize Bush's grasp of the economy and stimulus proposal.

Networks Cheer: 'The Check Is in the Mail,' 'Cash Is on the Way'

Coverage is not concerned with the cost to taxpayers, but if checks can be cut in time and whether recipients will spend or save their 'rebates.'

Econ 101: What does 'Recession' Mean?

We don't even know we've been in one until we're out.

Will Hyped 'Economic Stimulus' Package Be Tax Relief or Wealth Redistribution?

Media so far downplay critics of rumored plan, fail to ask tough questions about tax relief.

Lauer Fears 'Rich' Might Get Some Tax Relief

'Today' host grills Treasury Secretary to make sure likely tax rebates will benefit only the lower and middle classes - despite the fact that 'rich' fork over most of the nation's revenue.

Newsweek: 'The Economy Sucks'

Author reminisces about voters' perception of the economy that won Clinton the presidency in 1992.
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