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Spinning the Stimulus
Economists credit the federal stimulus package for helping bring an end to the recession. Most governors say the money prevented more drastic spending cuts and tax increases in their states. But a few Republican governors who took the money contend the stimulus was a mistake.more -
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Weekly Wrap: Fed Report Doubts Energy States Will Recover First
Revenues down in gas-producing states; Obama snubs Las Vegas-again; and economist Mark Zandi predicts start of economic expansion.more -
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Recession Ushers in More Tobacco Taxes
In a double-whammy for smokers, the federal government and seven states raised taxes on cigarettes this year. But the new taxes plus President Obama's vow to sign a bill imposing sweeping regulation of the tobacco industry threaten to shrink cigarette sales - and revenues for state coffers.more -
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Tracking the Recession: The Predictors
When states, Congress and news organizations need help understanding the recession, they often go to Mark Zandi, David Wyss and Nigel Gault. Who are they?more