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 The economic stimulus package has been passed. The measure will provide for half-trillion dollars in government spending for infrastructure, health care and help for cash-starved state governments. Do you think the package will help our current situation or send us spiraling further down. What are the strenghts and weaknesses?
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* Alison Fraser, dir. of the Roe Institute for Economic Policy Studies @ Heritage Foundation, believes the stimulus bill will not strengthen our economy
* Kyle Gilley, a quality director for one of the world's largest tire companies, feels the economic future looks dim
* Prof. Leigh Riddick, from American Univ., believes massive restructuring is needed in the domestic automobile industry
* Marina v.N. Whitman, former member of the Council of Economic Advisers, hopes the global crisis pushes countries in the direction of greater cooperation and coordination of economic policies
* Al Ries, well-known marketing strategist, thinks the situation @ General Motors and Chrysler is hopeless
* Prof. Suzette Allaire doesn't like the short-term tax breaks
* Barbara Moran believes small business needs should be addressed
* Prof. Hopkins: Let GM Go Bankrupt
* Terry Neese, former dir. of the US Mint, believes the package relies on out-of-date economic theories
* Jim Camp president of Camp Negotiation Systems, comments on the auto bailout and GM's request for another $16.6 billion.
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