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The economic stimulus plan should not include a 'Buy American' provision. Finally, the bill contains a populist “Buy American” provision that recalls the worst protectionist impulses of the Great Depression

Competition is most responsible for the U.S. auto industry's financial problems. Have not kept pace with competing brands

The U.S. federal government should not provide financial support to its auto industry. Unlikely to bring about necessary changes

The U.S. should pass the U.S.-Colombia Free Trade Agreement. Uribe "Deserves it"

The SEC should not strengthen regulations on short selling. Against excessive government intervention of a process that is healthy for the market

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac should be nationalized. "How to fix Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac: Nationalize 'Em"

Anheuser-Busch should accept InBev's acquisition deal. "its worth considering what the company and its employees have to gain"

Corporations should not pay heavier taxes on windfall profits. "The result might be even higher oil prices."

Food should contain country-of-origin labeling. "In order to make informed choices, consumers need labels that list ingredients' countries of origin."

The economic benefits of a weak U.S. dollar do not outweigh the costs. "long-term peril"

Congress should not increase copyright protection for fashion designs. Would only harm the industry

The U.S. should end agricultural subsidies. Farm subsidies: "Another disgraceful corporate welfare bill"

EVIDENCE: Should race and ethnicity be a factor in hiring and promotion? Yes

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: Should Congress increase the federal minimum wage?

UNKNOWN: Should the government provide financial assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?

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

UNKNOWN: How does outsourcing affect the U.S. economy?

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

UNKNOWN: Should the U.S. increase the cap on visas for skilled workers?

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

UNKNOWN: Will the U.S. economy go into recession in 2008?

UNKNOWN: Should bankruptcy courts have the power to adjust home mortgages?

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

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

UNKNOWN: Should governments infuse capital directly into failing banks as part of their response to the financial crisis?

UNKNOWN: Should victims of major natural disasters be granted special relief in bankruptcy?

UNKNOWN: Should the U.S. provide tax breaks for businesses that do not outsource?

UNKNOWN: Should the U.S. enact a balanced budget amendment?

UNKNOWN: Should the Treasury Department block severance packages for Fannie and Freddie corporate executives?

UNKNOWN: Should the U.S. government try to recoup AIG bonuses?

UNKNOWN: Should the government offer cash rewards to citizens for developing new technology?

UNKNOWN: Should the Federal Government assist mortgage defaulters?

UNKNOWN: Should the Federal Reserve have more authority to supervise financial institutions?

UNKNOWN: Should the U.S. build more oil refineries?

UNKNOWN: Will the federal government's financial bailout package help stabilize the U.S. economy?

UNKNOWN: How should performance fees of hedge fund managers be taxed?

UNKNOWN: Which is having the greatest impact on rising oil prices?