Jan 9th, 2009 · With jobs evaporating at an alarming rate, President-elect Barack Obama's case for a big package of tax cuts and spending to stimulate the economy looks ever more compelling. The question now is what will Congress do? David Wessel of The Wall Street Journal talks with Renee Montagne about the stimulus package.
Jan 8th, 2009 · President-elect Barack Obama laid out his vision for an economic stimulus plan Thursday at George Mason University. Read his prepared remarks.
Jan 8th, 2009 · Congress has begun work on an economic stimulus package that could cost as much as $1 trillion and will likely include tax incentives to encourage investment in green technologies. Many people think "green jobs" are a key part of rebuilding the economy, but not everyone is convinced.
Dec 24th, 2008 · With consumer spending down, the National Retail Federation is proposing a tax holiday to stimulate the economy. Rachelle Bernstein, tax counsel for the NRF, discusses the details of the plan.
Dec 19th, 2008 · MillerCoors said Thursday it will remove caffeine and three other ingredients from its Sparks alcoholic energy drink in a deal with 13 states and the city of San Francisco. A coalition of state attorneys general had complained the stimulants reduced drinkers' sense of intoxication.
Dec 18th, 2008 · Department of Eagles recently returned with its second album, In Ear Park. It's a stimulating and lively disc that conjures up precious childhood memories, evoking a sense of nostalgia, joy and, at times, melancholy. Hear a session from WXPN.
Dec 2nd, 2008 · President-elect Barack Obama meets Tuesday in Philadelphia with the National Governors Association. The governors plan to ask Obama for $136 billion in infrastructure funds to stimulate the economy. Pennsylvania has the highest number of structurally deficient bridges in the country.
Nov 26th, 2008 · Former Bush economic adviser Gregory Mankiw writes a blog that collects three-word summaries of proposals for Congress to stimulate the economy. Mankiw predicts that President-elect Obama will want a stimulus that's helpful, hopeful and humongous. Mankiw says critics fear it might end up pointless, political and pork-filled.