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The article discusses how the relationship between U.S. President Barack Obama and Jamie Dimon, chief executive officer (CEO) of finance company JP Morgan Chase, has changed. The author notes that Dimon was not invited to a state dinner that was held as Obama promoted financial reform legislation and comments that despite his liberal views, Dimon has criticized the Obama administration's policies. Dimon's views on public issues, such as government bailouts to American banks during the financial crisis, are noted. The opposition of banking CEOs to government reforms on derivatives and the administration's efforts to recoup bailout money and prevent proprietary trading from banks are noted.

In this article the authors express their opinion on how U.S. President Barack Obama should respond to populist anger from members of both the Democratic and the Republican Parties. They suggest that the popular opinion on topics including bank bailouts, stock market manipulation, and payroll taxes might offer the best perspective on appropriate solutions.

In this article the author comments on efforts to reform the banking and financial services industry undertaken by U.S. president Barack Obama. The author is of the opinion that the measures enacted by the U.S. congress do not amount to reform and imposed little financial change. Examined are a number of provisions of the legislation including the formation of the Consumer Financial Protection Agency, the weakening of stronger regulation of derivative securities, and the fact that U.S. tax payers are still liable for bank bailouts.

In this article the author considers an aspect of the economic crisis afflicting the U.S. automobile industry, current in May 2009. Central to the article is an examination of efforts by the administration of U.S. president Barack Obama to aid the industry through government support and bailouts. Also considered is the impact the collapse of the industry would have on the U.S. working class.

The author discusses the challenges for U.S. President Barack Obama during the U.S. financial crisis. Consumers' lack of access to credit is discussed. The author explains that banks are still not lending despite the fiscal stimulus and bank bailouts. The speed of the American political system to address the financial crisis is examined. The author comments on the need to rescue the American model to restore America's credibility and influence.

The author discusses how U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt handled the 1932 financial crisis and the importance that U.S. President-elect Barack Obama act decisively to handle the crisis facing him in 2009. The author discusses the two crises and how Roosevelt restarted the banking system and instituted the U.S. Civilian Conservation Corps. The author states that Obama must bail out the bankers with a bold economic recovery package, and be able to work with the U.S. Congress.

The article discusses the 2008 U.S. financial crisis, and how the crisis could prevent U.S. presidential candidate Barack Obama from following through on many campaign promises if elected. The candidate's critics question how he will deliver universal health care and public works programs when the U.S. Treasury is broke. The author considers the execution of the bailout plan, and how, if conducted well, the plan may not financially deplete the U.S. economy.

The article focuses on the healthcare reform, ObamaCare, and its health-insurance exchange Healthcare.gov. Topics include the expansion of the federal state program Medicaid, the responses made by the administration of U.S. President Barack Obama about the issues concerning the ObamaCare, and the challenges to the healthcare reform including the bailouts that insurers might seeks, assaults in the courts, and state efforts to protect citizens from the reform.

The article focuses on the bailouts provided by the U.S. Federal Reserve to banks through the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP). It notes that the bankster pirates have been appointed to positions of power and influence in the administration of President Barack Obama and in the Federal Reserve System. A suggestion from Treasury and the Federal Reserve officials on the need for the country's country the for the details of the loans and the bailouts to remain secret is indicated.

The article discusses the role of Ohio in deciding who will win the 2012 U.S. presidential election between Republican Party candidate Mitt Romney and U.S. President Barack Obama, including information on the importance of the outcome of voting in Ohio on November 6, 2012. The results of a "Time" Magazine Ohio poll show that Obama holds a five percent advantage over Romney in the state. Obama's decision to provide a financial bailout to the nation's automotive industry is addressed, along with an analysis of Ohio AFL-CIO union leader Tim Burga's opinion of Romney.

The article discusses the bailout of the U.S. automobile industry by the administration of President Barack Obama, and considers whether voters in Ohio will vote for Obama in the 2012 presidential election. It is noted that in northwest Ohio over 800,000 people have jobs tied to the car industry. Commentary is presented from several workers who support Obama.

The article discusses the move of the U.S. Federal Reserve to bailout over-spending countries in Europe, the euro, and their banks. It notes that Congressman Ron Paul has called for a full audit of the Fed and demanded the restoration of sound money. However, U.S. President Barack Obama has pledged that Americans would do their share in dealing with the euro crisis.

The article focuses on U.S. President Barack Obama's bailout of U.S. car manufacturers General Motors (GM) and Chrysler. Following the lead of his predecessor George W. Bush, President Obama undertook the responsibility of rescuing American automakers. According to the article, President Obama forced GM and Chrysler into government-aided bankruptcies and after two years, the bailout had worked with the two companies back on their operations and paying back much of what they owed.

The article discusses the increased focus of the Republicans on the U.S. Constitution to assure tea party voters that they shared the same values. According to the author, congressional Democrats and the administration of U.S. President Barack Obama have ignored what tea partiers said about the Constitution's limited understanding of the federal government's powers when legislators rushed to bail out big business and overhaul the country's health care system. Senator Mike Lee was raised on constitutional law and says he will put it into practice.

The article presents an analysis of public opinion polls regarding the performance of U.S. President Barack Obama, contrasting the popularity he enjoyed in July 2009 with the decline in his poll numbers as of July 2010. Possible causes for this are discussed, and the theory that Obama over-reached by aggressively pushing a health-care reform bill which did not enjoy widespread support is noted. His involvement in government bailouts and increased regulation of the financial industry, in the wake of the global financial crisis which began in 2008, is also discussed in this context.

The article presents a profile of U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Timothy Geithner. His experience with the U.S. Treasury Department, his work with the presidential administrations of George W. Bush and Barack Obama, and the public response to his work as Treasury Secretary are examined. Particular focus is given to Geithner's economic reforms, including the bailout of large banks and the U.S. Stimulus Act of 2009.

The author discusses the initial criticism of the plans of U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner and the administration of President Barack Obama to stabilize the financial system. He mentions that the bank bailout may eventually earn the government money and other economic trends are positive, but public perception is negative.

The article offers information on the development of the tea party group and the efforts made by the Democratic and Republican parties to deal with the party's bothering concerns. It states the structure and impact of the rally which took place at the Fountain Square in Cincinnati, Ohio on March 15, 2009 and has spurred to protest against government spending and corporate bailouts. It also underlines the Republican Party's mindset to oppose most of President Obama's administrative priorities.

The article discusses the government bailout of the U.S. financial industry U.S. President Barack Obama's stance on loan repayment and executive bonuses. The article notes Obama's use of the word fight in his comments regarding such financial institutions. Also noted are proposed restrictions on large banks and stock market investing by the banks.

The article examines the current U.S. economic downturn and makes reference to efforts the U.S. government is exerting to stabilize the country's financial system. The author cites the policy of government intervention adopted by the administrations of U.S. Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama, in which big corporations in danger of closure are bailed out. Cases involving the American International Group (AIG), General Motors (GM) and Fannie Mae are mentioned as examples.

The article offers information on some of the major tax provisions in relation to the recently approved $787 billion American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) by U.S. President Barack Obama. It states that the stimulus package contains many tax provisions that are of significant interest and benefit to states and local governments, particularly the one-year delay in implementing the 3 percent withholding law to January 1, 2012. It highlights a number of spending provisions of ARRA.

The article discusses U.S. President Barack Obama's economic stimulus plan and its potential impact on the financial crisis in the U.S. The Obama administration's attempts to expand unemployment benefits, rewrite mortgage terms and rescue key banks and other financial institutions are assessed. The Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman questions whether Obama's $787 billion stimulus package is large enough to solve the country's economic problems. INSET: Winners and Losers.

This article discusses the possibility of a new New Deal under the administration of U.S. President Barack Obama. It notes that the New Deal during the 1930s is consisted of ad hoc salvage or bailout measures, principally aimed at helping business, coupled with work relief programs. It explores the role of a New Deal in providing some relief to a hard-pressed working population. It particularly assesses the effectiveness of a New Deal to address the economic crisis. It also covers the stance of the left on a new New Deal.

The article discusses economic policy in the United States, U.S. President-elect Barack Obama, and reasons why he should take some action on American economic policy prior to his January 2009 inauguration. Issues addressed in this article include the members of the economic advisory team, a bailout for the U.S. automobile industry, and the provisions that could be put in a national economic stimulus package.

A collection of short editorials are presented which discuss events and people in politics in November, 2008. Many conservatives have come out in support of President-Elect Barack Obama including Colin Powell, Ken Adelman, and Charles Fried. Many people appreciate Obama's temperament, but once he has been president for a while, he may lose his calm personality. Obama could change the 2008 financial bailout plan to fit Democratic ideologies once he takes office.

The author of the article discusses the effects of the 2008 financial crisis and New York City's possible economic condition in 2009. With the passing of the bailout plan, the author considers how the market will react if U.S. presidential candidate Barack Obama or John McCain is elected in 2008. The author considers their presidential leadership quality, and how the economy will react under their leadership. The article states that Obama will bring recession, while McCain may cause depression.

The article offers information about the U.S. financial situation in September 2008. The depreciation of housing prices is noted, the mortgage lending crisis is explained, and the crumbling of Lehman Brothers and American International Group Inc. (AIG) is addressed. Statements of policy made by 2008 U.S. presidential candidates Barack Obama and John McCain about how to improve the crisis are discussed.

The article presents an overview of political support which U.S. President Barack Obama received from both poor and very wealthy Democrats before and after his election. A discussion of the views that wealthy and poor Democrats have on health care reform and the bailout of the U.S. financial system is presented. The impact that both groups may have on Obama's political career in the future is discussed.

In this editorial the author comments on the government bailout of General Motors, an automobile manufacturer, by the administration of U.S. president Barack Obama. The author suggests that the government assistance to the company was meant to help investors rather than to assist workers in allowing them to remain employed.

In this article the author comments on measures undertaken by the administration of U.S. president Barack Obama to aid the banking industry during the 2009 financial crisis and recession. Among other issues the author asserts that U.S. banks and other financial services organization are using federal bailout funds improperly. In addition he states that the government is not firm enough with the financial institutions it has assisted.

The article discusses populism in the U.S. and explores the role that populism plays in U.S. politics and government. The response of the administration of U.S. President Barack Obama to the popular outrage surrounding the bailouts of major U.S. financial institutions is described. The need for the U.S. government to oversee the operations of financial institutions backed by the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) is also examined.

The article discusses how U.S. Vice President Joe Biden has placed himself inside the U.S. economic policy debates by chairing the U.S. White House Task Force on Middle Class Working Families. The author separates U.S. President Barack Obama's economic advisers between neoliberals like Tim Geithner and Larry Summers and progressive liberals like Biden, Melody Barnes, and Jared Bernstein. The article states that Summers' bailout policies are winning out over those of bank nationalization.

The article offers commentary on the decisions U.S. President-elect Barack Obama needs to make to deal with the U.S. financial crisis, and discusses the major obstacles to this reform which include the size of the bailout and his economic stimulus package, the possibility of nationalizing the U.S. banking system, and the reforms needed to stabilize the world economy. The author discusses the obstacles to reform caused by the dysfunctional U.S. economy and the problems caused by globalization.

The article offers commentary on U.S. President-elect Barack Obama's study of U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt, and on how Obama will react to labor unrest. The author describes a sit-down strike by United Electrical Workers Local 1110 in Chicago, Illinois at a Republic Windows and Doors Inc. factory. The author states that this move demonstrates a flaw in the U.S. bailout plan, which is that banks such as Bank of America could be mis-managing bailout funds.

The article offers commentary on the U.S. bailout plan, stating that the plan didn't fail because of U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson's actions, but because it wasn't a good plan. The author emphasizes that the bank assets are bad, and the U.S. financial system is broken. The author suggests that U.S. President-elect Barack Obama declare a bank holiday similar to U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt's in 1933, and nationalize the banking system.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles from past issues, such as "Change We Can Believe In: Open Letter to Barack Obama," from the August 18, 2008 issue, "Bailout Nation," from the October 13 issue, and "Breaking Glass-Steagall," from the November 15, 1999 issue.

The article presents accomplishments of U.S. President Barack Obama to dispute his critics that he had ignored African Americans during his first term. It makes reference to an essay by Columbia University political scientist Frederick Harris published in the "New York Times" in October 2012 to highlight the issue and discusses policies of Obama that have benefited black Americans such as the automobile bailout in 2009, the increase in Pell Grant funding, and the 2010 student loan overhaul.

The article examines the first term of U.S. President Barack Obama, which occurred between 2008 and 2012. Topics include the success of his economic policies, the impact of the global financial crisis on the U.S. economy, and the government bailout of the U.S. automobile industry. A graph showing estimated unemployment rate in the U.S. would have been without the fiscal stimulus is presented.

The article focuses on U.S. Senator John McCain, who was the presidential rival of U.S. President Barack Obama. It cites that McCain criticized the economic bailout program of Obama while suggested another package consisted of only tax cuts. His counselor told that the criticism of McCain towards the Obama Administration were forms of frustrations over his electoral loss in 2008. He had also showed criticism at then U.S. President George W. Bush since his presidential electoral loss in 2000 before he showed loyalty again to the Republican Party.

The article looks at the U.S. federal government intervention to address the financial crisis in 2009. It explains the reasons of supporters of President Barack Obama's economic policy for believing that the bailout might contribute to the resolution of such crisis. It states the benefit and disadvantage of equity infusion to taxpayers. Also noted is the implication of executive compensation limits for initiatives such as the Troubled Assets Relief Program of the Department of Treasury.

The article offers news briefs involving U.S. politicians. President Barack Obama, his cabinet and the Congress are implementing pivotal decisions about the economy and the national security. Ray H. LaHood, the new U.S. Department of Transportation secretary and a former Republican congressman from Illinois, was noted as responsible for distributing billions in support for Obama's stimulus plan.

The article examines the impact of the transparency initiatives of U.S. President Barack Obama on the bailout action on the financial industry. Patrice McDermott, director of OpenTheGovernment.org, believes that the public must be informed of the whole process to ensure accountability particularly in the Federal Reserve Board of Governors (Fed). The Treasury Department released documents detailing the transactions involved in the bailout. It cites the suits filed by Bloomberg News and Fox News against the Fed when it denied their Freedom of Information Act requests for documents related to banks. INSET: The bailout.

The article focuses on the way in which U.S. President Barack Obama and his administration communicate with the public about financial policies in the face of the 2009 economic crisis. The article discusses how the media has reacted to Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner's financial plan and the bailout of companies. The article states that Obama must insist that U.S. capitalists change their behavior. Obama is encouraged to communicate the risks of his financial plan.

The author discusses U.S. President-elect Barack Obama's election victory, and how he should deal with the U.S. financial crisis. The author mentions that no cabinet appointees will be announced before Thanksgiving, as this will keep Obama from getting embroiled in the U.S. automobile industry debate. The author mentions the lessons Obama can learn from U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt's transition into office, and advises Obama to support the automobile industry bailout plan.

The author of the article discusses U.S. President-elect Barack Obama's election win, the U.S. financial crisis, and her doubts that the U.S. bailout plan will be carried out to help stimulate bank lending rather than help executives. The article considers Obama's selections of Rahm Emanuel as chief of staff and Larry Summers as U.S. Treasury Secretary, and whether the U.S. stock market will be coddled. The author is in favor of a bumpy administration transition.

The article discusses the 2008 U.S. presidential election and how the U.S. financial crisis is affected the campaign. The author states that U.S. presidential candidate Barack Obama gave away presidential power by endorsing the bailout, and compares Obama's situation if he becomes president to that of U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt, who campaigned for a balanced budget.

The article addresses the 2008 U.S. financial crisis, whether the U.S. economy will go into a recessionary period, and the effect the $700 billion bailout will have. The author discusses whether the bailout means that the next U.S. presidential administration will have to cut back on spending, and how U.S. presidential candidates Barack Obama and John McCain might react to these problems if they become president.

The article offers observations on U.S. Congressional meetings to discuss the U.S. financial crisis and bailout proposals. Because of U.S. Congressmen's behaviors at the discussions, Congressman Ron Paul stated that he wasn't sure who the conservatives and liberals were. The author points out how U.S. presidential candidates John McCain and Barack Obama acted during the period of these meetings.

The article reports on findings from the U.S. Federal Reserve and the Mortgage Bankers Association that reported that 2007 ended with the worst home foreclosure rate in U.S. history. They reported that home equity is at its lowest since World War II, and that the housing bust particularly affects African American homeowners. The article also discusses Barack Obama's plan for a U.S. federal bailout for mortgage holders.

The article reports on the U.S. auto industry and the profits of automaker General Motors (GM) from 2008 to 2013. The article suggests GM could take back the global lead in the car market from Japan automaker Toyota and also mentions U.S. President Barack Obama and his administration's bailout money, loans, and stock purchase in GM.