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The U.S. federal government should provide financial support to its auto industry. Bush backs compromise auto package.

Citigroup should have been bailed out by the federal government. "If need be we will make these kinds of decisions to safeguard our financial system in the future."

Governments should infuse capital directly into failing banks as part of their response to the financial crisis. "This new capital will help struggling banks to fill the hole filled by crisis..."

The federal government's financial bailout package will help stabilize the U.S. economy. Confidence and cash will restore the economy's health...

The federal government should pass the proposed $700 billion financial system bailout. Must pass it to avoid a serious financial crisis

AIG should have been bailed out by the federal government. Defended the US central bank's decision to bail out AIG

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac should be nationalized. "critical" to the housing market recovery.

Congress should not issue a second round of the 2008 stimulus checks. Bush: second stimulus package premature

Supply and demand is having the greatest impact on rising oil prices. "The fundamentals are what's really driving the long-term price of oil"

The economic benefits of a weak U.S. dollar do not outweigh the costs. "We want the dollar to strengthen"

The U.S. should build more oil refineries. Supports building more refineries.

Corporations should not pay heavier taxes on windfall profits. Bush Rejects Calls for Tax on Oil Profits

The U.S. should increase the cap on visas for skilled workers. "We've got to expand what's called H-1B visas."

The government should follow the principles of Keynesian economics during a recession. Stimulate economy through tax cuts or tax rebates.

The U.S. should pass the U.S.-Colombia Free Trade Agreement. "It will strenghten a courageous ally in our hemisphere."

The Federal Reserve should have more authority to supervise financial institutions. Through his spokeswoman, urged Congress to quickly approve proposed changes.

Bankruptcy courts should not have the power to adjust home mortgages. Bush has vowed to veto the proposal.

The government should not provide financial assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure. "It's not the government's job to bail out . . . those who made the decision to buy a home they knew they could never afford. '

The Bush Administration stimulus package will prevent a recession. "administration officials are counting on lift from $168 billion economic stimulus package"

The U.S. economy will not go into recession in 2008. "This economy of ours is on a solid foundation."

Free trade is necessary for economic development. Ignite a New Era of Global Economic Growth through Free Markets and Free Trade

The U.S. should allow foreign ownership of its airlines. Bush has favored opening airlines to foreign ownership

The U.S. economy will not go into recession this year. "Vibrant and strong economy"

Air travel is safer since 9-11. Newsweek Article. Five Years Later

Performance fees of hedge fund managers should be taxed as capital gains. White House threatens veto

Congress should not increase the federal minimum wage. President Opposes Wage Increase

Outsourcing improves the US economy. Bush is Outsourcing's Loudest Voice

EVIDENCE: Will the financial crisis lead to another economic depression? No

EVIDENCE: Which economic system is most effective? Capitalism

Bankruptcy courts should not have the power to adjust home mortgages. Bush has vowed to veto the proposal.

UNKNOWN: What impact have Bush Administration policies had on the economy?

UNKNOWN: Should the government regulate salaries of companies who have received bailout funds?

UNKNOWN: Should Lehman Brothers have been bailed out by the federal government?

UNKNOWN: Should organic farmers receive additional federal subsidies?

UNKNOWN: Is capitalism the most effective economic system?

UNKNOWN: Is the U.S. undergoing the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression?

UNKNOWN: Should food contain country-of-origin labeling?

UNKNOWN: Will the financial crisis lead to another economic depression?

UNKNOWN: Should the U.S. end agricultural subsidies?

UNKNOWN: Should governments subsidize property insurance coverage for natural disasters?