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President Obama is likely to endorse using a portion of the government's $700 billion financial bailout for a new jobs creation program during a speech about the economy next week, Press Secretary Robert Gibbs told reporters Friday morning.
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Business Policy Headlines
OMB official questions pollution proposal: OMB says views of economist on rule are 'irrelevant' (Post, December 4, 2009)
Financial oversight package heads to House floor next week: Frank gets measures through committee despite boycott of vote (Post, December 3, 2009)
Much of stimulus funding going to Washington area contractors: Federal departments are paying firms to help spend the money (Post, December 3, 2009)
A subsidy for those most in need (By Michelle Singletary, December 3, 2009)
As Obama opens jobs summit, he faces limited options for growth: Many ideas that would greatly increase deficit are likely to be rejected (Post, December 3, 2009)
Bank of America to repay U.S.: Firm will be first to reimburse taxpayers completely for bailout (Post, December 3, 2009)
Iranian to be sentenced in arms smuggling case: Iranian to be sentenced in smuggling case that took years to build (Post, December 3, 2009)
GM's U.S.-appointed chief resigns after eight months (Post, December 2, 2009)
General Motors CEO Fritz Henderson resigns (Post, December 1, 2009; 8:46 PM)
Treasury steps up pressure on lenders to modify more mortgages: Treasury threatens public shame and monetary penalties (Post, December 1, 2009)
Even if health bill passes soon, wait for reforms could be long: Major provisions would take effect in 2014; enforcement in doubt (Post, November 30, 2009)
The right fix for the Fed (By Ben Bernanke, November 29, 2009)
Obama administration to push lenders for progress on assistance to homeowners: Administration wants more detail on who is and is not getting aid (Post, November 29, 2009)
Joshua E. Keating -- 2009's most important stories you didn't hear about (Post, November 29, 2009)
U.S. sitting on $17 billion in unclaimed war bonds: MANY REQUESTS FOR REPAYMENT
Matching claimants to certificates a mighty task (Post, November 28, 2009)
New Obama policy bars lobbyists from federal advisory panels: White House initiative to limit influence could affect thousands (Post, November 27, 2009)
White House official's net neutrality comments irk AT&T: White House official links the issue to censorship in China (Post, November 25, 2009)
Obituaries: Obituaries (Post, November 24, 2009)
America's currency quarrel with China: China won't change on command. America must retake control of its own financial destiny. (Post, November 24, 2009)
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Loudoun awards federal stimulus grants: Supervisors divide $2.5 million between a veterinary hospital and a juvenile detention facility (Post, December 3, 2009)
Floreen is elected head of Montgomery council: In split vote that breaks tradition, group doesn't pick vice president (Post, December 2, 2009)
Prince George's weighs creation of biotechnology research hub: Report affirms quest for 1,900 jobs, $23 million in taxes (Post, December 1, 2009)
Fairfax hungry for more revenue: TALK OF TAXING MEALS IS REVIVED
Officials across nation seek ways to avoid further cuts (Post, November 29, 2009)
Wizards owner helped transform D.C.: Son of immigrants rose to top of sports, charity and business worlds (Post, November 25, 2009)
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