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Enough about the Deficit: It's Time to Spend

The Fed can't help much, but the government can

By Clay Dillow,  Newser Staff

Posted Oct 17, 2008 10:32 AM CDT

(Newser) – Volatile markets rule the headlines, but the imperiled nonfinancial economy is more worrisome, Paul Krugman writes in the New York Times. The way to get that rolling again, contrary to what John McCain said in Wednesday’s presidential debate, is to ignore the deficit and...   Read full story »

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