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A year of recovery

By Laura Hertzfeld | Published: February 17, 2010

This morning, President Obama marked a year since signing the Economic Recovery Act. So has the stimulus package worked? Here are just a few examples from EconomyStory’s partners examining the industries and projects that have benefited the most, and areas of the country that are still waiting for their funding to arrive:
Propublica’s Eye on Stimulus [...]

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How to watch the State of the Union

By Laura Hertzfeld | Published: January 27, 2010

It’s hard to believe that it’s been just over a year since President Obama took office. Tonight he addresses Congress and the country in his first State of the Union address, which will focus on the economy, health care, and the outlook for 2010.
In the age of digital technology, we’d be remiss not [...]

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