Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Business & Technology | Boeing will build next 787's first horizontal tails in Seattle | Seattle Times Newspaper
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Monday, May 23, 2011
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Wednesday, May 11, 2011
:: Bharat-Rakshak.com - Indian Military News Headlines ::
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Thursday, April 14, 2011
Thursday, April 07, 2011
Musk Sees Markets For Falcon 9 Heavy | AVIATION WEEK
Musk Sees Markets For Falcon 9 Heavy | AVIATION WEEK: "“While I do think there’s likely to be an economic payoff by transporting large numbers of people to Mars, it requires a bit of long-term thinking, that maybe goes beyond the quarterly cycle of Wall Street,” he says. “So some people on Wall Street think it’s crazy, and what I actually should do is milk the government and commercial companies and charge as high a price as possible, which I will not do. So I want to make sure that I can ignore such things.”
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Tuesday, April 05, 2011
Monday, April 04, 2011
Sunday, April 03, 2011
India's little steps to ultimate World Cup glory
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India worthy world champions, Dhoni the hero: Australian media
India worthy world champions, Dhoni the hero: Australian media:
"Writing for 'Sydney Morning Herald', veteran cricket writer Peter Roebuck praised Dhoni for his bold leadership.
'The day belonged to Dhoni. Like Jayawardene, his form had been scratchy but he was able to put that behind him. Indeed he dared to push himself up the order,' Roebuck wrote under headline 'Bold captain Dhoni India's hero of the day'.
'In the critical hour and despite modest returns, Dhoni dared to back himself. That is leading from the front. Even in the toughest times, too, he managed to convey composure. Throughout, his players felt their captain remained on the bridge and the situation was under control.
'Exuberant celebrations began the moment Dhoni clouted a drive into the stands. It was a fitting end to an unexpectedly successful and mostly clean tournament. Appropriately, the final was a superb contest full of twists and turns and dominated not by power but by skill and temperament.
'No home side had won a World Cup before but India did not blink. Overall it was a happy and entertaining occasion ... It was a fine World Cup, the best for 25 years.'
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"Writing for 'Sydney Morning Herald', veteran cricket writer Peter Roebuck praised Dhoni for his bold leadership.
'The day belonged to Dhoni. Like Jayawardene, his form had been scratchy but he was able to put that behind him. Indeed he dared to push himself up the order,' Roebuck wrote under headline 'Bold captain Dhoni India's hero of the day'.
'In the critical hour and despite modest returns, Dhoni dared to back himself. That is leading from the front. Even in the toughest times, too, he managed to convey composure. Throughout, his players felt their captain remained on the bridge and the situation was under control.
'Exuberant celebrations began the moment Dhoni clouted a drive into the stands. It was a fitting end to an unexpectedly successful and mostly clean tournament. Appropriately, the final was a superb contest full of twists and turns and dominated not by power but by skill and temperament.
'No home side had won a World Cup before but India did not blink. Overall it was a happy and entertaining occasion ... It was a fine World Cup, the best for 25 years.'
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Thursday, March 31, 2011
Is the ‘Mommy Track’ Still Taboo? - The Juggle - WSJ
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Monday, March 28, 2011
Monday, March 21, 2011
Tuesday, March 01, 2011
In New Hampshire, Can Bretton Woods Get Gnarly? - NYTimes.com
In New Hampshire, Can Bretton Woods Get Gnarly? - NYTimes.com: "- Great Place to Ski with Family :)!"
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Sunday, February 06, 2011
Update your bucket list : Living : Pritish Nandy : TOI Blogs
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Music & nightlife | Student-run KNHC-FM 89.5 is turning 40, but still dancing on air | Seattle Times Newspaper
Music & nightlife | Student-run KNHC-FM 89.5 is turning 40, but still dancing on air | Seattle Times Newspaper: "Great Dance Music from Radio Station with Awesome History"
Tuesday, February 01, 2011
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Serious in Singapore - NYTimes.com
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Tuesday, January 11, 2011
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Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Phys Ed: If You Are Fit, You Can Take It Easy - NYTimes.com
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Thursday, December 23, 2010
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Sunday, December 19, 2010
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Tuesday, December 14, 2010
What Ike Got Right - NYTimes.com
What Ike Got Right - NYTimes.com: "A strong believer in a balanced budget, Eisenhower in his farewell address also told Americans to “avoid the impulse to live only for today, plundering for our own ease and convenience the precious resources of tomorrow.”
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Monday, December 13, 2010
SpaceX Sees ISS Meet-up in 2011 | AVIATION WEEK
SpaceX Sees ISS Meet-up in 2011 | AVIATION WEEK:
This may be one of the most inspiring American Achievement that I have heard in 2010 :) !
This may be one of the most inspiring American Achievement that I have heard in 2010 :) !
Wednesday, December 08, 2010
Tuesday, December 07, 2010
At U.S. Flight Schools, a Shift in Students - NYTimes.com
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Friday, December 03, 2010
Wednesday, December 01, 2010
Report From Deficit-Commission Chiefs Urges Tax, Spending Changes - WSJ.com
Report From Deficit-Commission Chiefs Urges Tax, Spending Changes - WSJ.com:
"'Throughout our nation's history, Americans have found the courage to do right by our children's future. Deep down, every American knows we face a moment of truth once again,' the co-chairmen's report said. 'We cannot play games or put off hard choices any longer. Without regard to party, we have a patriotic duty to keep the promise of America to give our children and grandchildren a better life.'
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"'Throughout our nation's history, Americans have found the courage to do right by our children's future. Deep down, every American knows we face a moment of truth once again,' the co-chairmen's report said. 'We cannot play games or put off hard choices any longer. Without regard to party, we have a patriotic duty to keep the promise of America to give our children and grandchildren a better life.'
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Samuel Cohen, Nuclear Physicist, Dies - NYTimes.com
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Don’t book Arundhati
Don’t book Arundhati:
"In the end, we need to ask ourselves one simple question: does India appear more stable and admirable if Geelani argues in Delhi for Kashmiri separatism, and convinces few — or if the state responds to the most retrograde, statist members of its public and arranges for his prosecution? We want to be proud of India. That needs the government to withdraw these cases immediately.
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"In the end, we need to ask ourselves one simple question: does India appear more stable and admirable if Geelani argues in Delhi for Kashmiri separatism, and convinces few — or if the state responds to the most retrograde, statist members of its public and arranges for his prosecution? We want to be proud of India. That needs the government to withdraw these cases immediately.
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Flight and Fancy: How I Failed “Purdue’s Got Talent” | Flight Today | Air & Space Magazine
Flight and Fancy: How I Failed “Purdue’s Got Talent” | Flight Today | Air & Space Magazine:
"While the laughter throughout the hall died down, he examined the airplane, held it up to the lights, and leaned toward the microphone. “As a professor of aeronautics,” he said, setting the craft on top of his podium, “I give it a C, at best.”
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"While the laughter throughout the hall died down, he examined the airplane, held it up to the lights, and leaned toward the microphone. “As a professor of aeronautics,” he said, setting the craft on top of his podium, “I give it a C, at best.”
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Sunday, November 28, 2010
Senator Lugar Charts His Course Against the Winds - NYTimes.com
Senator Lugar Charts His Course Against the Winds - NYTimes.com:
I like it when people stick to what is right thing to do and fight the good fight!
I like it when people stick to what is right thing to do and fight the good fight!
Monday, November 22, 2010
French Professors Find Life in U.S. Hard to Resist - NYTimes.com
French Professors Find Life in U.S. Hard to Resist - NYTimes.com: This is why I love United States....hope it stays at the Top in attracting the best talent from around the World.
Editorial: Ratify New Start Treaty | AVIATION WEEK
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Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Containment-Lite - NYTimes.com
Containment-Lite - NYTimes.com:
"No, India is not going to jump into America’s arms. But we’re not asking it to. Democracy, geopolitics, geography and economics are all combining to move America and India closer together. And that’s a good thing for both. If China plays it smart, Indian-American relations will never go beyond pre-containment. But if China doesn’t play it smart, Obama to India could one day become the new Nixon to China: my enemy’s enemy is my new best friend.
"No, India is not going to jump into America’s arms. But we’re not asking it to. Democracy, geopolitics, geography and economics are all combining to move America and India closer together. And that’s a good thing for both. If China plays it smart, Indian-American relations will never go beyond pre-containment. But if China doesn’t play it smart, Obama to India could one day become the new Nixon to China: my enemy’s enemy is my new best friend.
Tuesday, November 09, 2010
Monday, November 08, 2010
Obama Supports U.N. Seat for India - NYTimes.com
Obama Supports U.N. Seat for India - NYTimes.com:
"Many Indian officials had worried that the Obama administration was less interested in India than China, and that the bilateral relationship was lacking a “big idea,” like the landmark civilian nuclear agreement between the two countries under former President George W. Bush.
American foreign policy experts have expressed much the same concern. In a recent report, the Center for a New American Security, a research institution in Washington, warned that “the rapid expansion of ties has stalled,” and encouraged the Obama administration to address the problem by supporting India’s effort to win a security council seat.
India’s foreign policy establishment had been divided on the issue, with some arguing that the United Nations is increasingly outdated compared with groups like the Group of 20, where India is a major player. Mr. Obama and Mr. Singh will meet again at the G-20 meeting in Seoul, South Korea, later this week.
“A country of our size, with our civilizational heritage, I don’t think we should be canvassing or banging the door to get in,” Ronen Sen, who recently retired as India’s ambassador to the United States, said before Mr. Obama spoke. “Why should we be bothered? Maybe it is a colonial hangover. We want to get into every club.”
Lalit Mansingh, a retired Indian diplomat, said Mr. Obama’s announcement was as critical to the United Nations as it was to India, because Indian officials were beginning to doubt the relevance of the global body and were placing more importance on the G-20, where India plays a significant role.
“It is a key moment both for India and the future of the United Nations,” Mr. Mansingh, who also is a former ambassador to the United States, said as Mr. Obama prepared to address Parliament. “If you defer this much further, I don’t think people will be excited about the U.N. It is not a key player in Iraq. It is not a key player in Afghanistan. It is beginning to lose its relevance and might.”
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"Many Indian officials had worried that the Obama administration was less interested in India than China, and that the bilateral relationship was lacking a “big idea,” like the landmark civilian nuclear agreement between the two countries under former President George W. Bush.
American foreign policy experts have expressed much the same concern. In a recent report, the Center for a New American Security, a research institution in Washington, warned that “the rapid expansion of ties has stalled,” and encouraged the Obama administration to address the problem by supporting India’s effort to win a security council seat.
India’s foreign policy establishment had been divided on the issue, with some arguing that the United Nations is increasingly outdated compared with groups like the Group of 20, where India is a major player. Mr. Obama and Mr. Singh will meet again at the G-20 meeting in Seoul, South Korea, later this week.
“A country of our size, with our civilizational heritage, I don’t think we should be canvassing or banging the door to get in,” Ronen Sen, who recently retired as India’s ambassador to the United States, said before Mr. Obama spoke. “Why should we be bothered? Maybe it is a colonial hangover. We want to get into every club.”
Lalit Mansingh, a retired Indian diplomat, said Mr. Obama’s announcement was as critical to the United Nations as it was to India, because Indian officials were beginning to doubt the relevance of the global body and were placing more importance on the G-20, where India plays a significant role.
“It is a key moment both for India and the future of the United Nations,” Mr. Mansingh, who also is a former ambassador to the United States, said as Mr. Obama prepared to address Parliament. “If you defer this much further, I don’t think people will be excited about the U.N. It is not a key player in Iraq. It is not a key player in Afghanistan. It is beginning to lose its relevance and might.”
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Saturday, November 06, 2010
Friday, November 05, 2010
Finish Yitzhak Rabin’s Work - NYTimes.com
Finish Yitzhak Rabin’s Work - NYTimes.com:
"In many ways Rabin was ahead of his time. The end of his life overlapped with the emergence of the most interdependent age in human history, the explosion of the Internet and the era of globalization. The ties that bind the Israelis and the Palestinians — in his words, two peoples “destined to live together on the same soil” — are a powerful example of the connections that tie us all together across the globe. We are linked in so many ways that we cannot get away from each other.
Let us pray on this anniversary that his service and sacrifice will be redeemed in the Holy Land and that all of us, wherever we live, whatever our capacity, will do our part to build a world where cooperation triumphs over conflict. Rabin’s spirit continues to light the path, but we must all decide to take it. "
"In many ways Rabin was ahead of his time. The end of his life overlapped with the emergence of the most interdependent age in human history, the explosion of the Internet and the era of globalization. The ties that bind the Israelis and the Palestinians — in his words, two peoples “destined to live together on the same soil” — are a powerful example of the connections that tie us all together across the globe. We are linked in so many ways that we cannot get away from each other.
Let us pray on this anniversary that his service and sacrifice will be redeemed in the Holy Land and that all of us, wherever we live, whatever our capacity, will do our part to build a world where cooperation triumphs over conflict. Rabin’s spirit continues to light the path, but we must all decide to take it. "
Thursday, November 04, 2010
Born to Run the Marathon? - NYTimes.com
Born to Run the Marathon? - NYTimes.com:
"Ms. Radcliffe tried, but her hamstring wouldn’t release. Ms. Tulu finally set off on her own. Somehow, she caught back up with the lead back, and then the under-underdog blew past in the final quarter-mile to snap the tape. It’s among the most awe-inspiring performances I’ve ever seen, and to this day, I still don’t understand exactly what happened.
The best I can come up with is this: Maybe it wasn’t a coincidence that one of the most compassionate people on the streets that day was also the most competitive. The greatness of spirit which urged her to watch for every faltering orphan, to keep the pack together, also gave her the strength to lead it. At its finest and most time-tested, after all, running was never a solitary pursuit. The Tarahumara don’t compete individually, preferring instead to kick-flip a small wooden ball from teammate to teammate, maintaining a constellation of flowing bodies. The Hopi believed running was a form of prayer; before setting off on a long run from Arizona to the Pacific, they’d offer their effort on behalf of loved ones in need of help. “I’m offering my strength to them,” the runner would murmur to their god, the Great Mystery, “and in return I ask for some of yours.”
"Ms. Radcliffe tried, but her hamstring wouldn’t release. Ms. Tulu finally set off on her own. Somehow, she caught back up with the lead back, and then the under-underdog blew past in the final quarter-mile to snap the tape. It’s among the most awe-inspiring performances I’ve ever seen, and to this day, I still don’t understand exactly what happened.
The best I can come up with is this: Maybe it wasn’t a coincidence that one of the most compassionate people on the streets that day was also the most competitive. The greatness of spirit which urged her to watch for every faltering orphan, to keep the pack together, also gave her the strength to lead it. At its finest and most time-tested, after all, running was never a solitary pursuit. The Tarahumara don’t compete individually, preferring instead to kick-flip a small wooden ball from teammate to teammate, maintaining a constellation of flowing bodies. The Hopi believed running was a form of prayer; before setting off on a long run from Arizona to the Pacific, they’d offer their effort on behalf of loved ones in need of help. “I’m offering my strength to them,” the runner would murmur to their god, the Great Mystery, “and in return I ask for some of yours.”
Wednesday, November 03, 2010
Do Believe the Hype - NYTimes.com
Do Believe the Hype - NYTimes.com:
"India today is this unusual combination of a country with millions of people making $2 and $3 a day, but with a growing economy, an increasing amount of cheap connectivity and a rising number of skilled technologists looking to make their fortune by inventing low-cost solutions to every problem you can imagine. In the next decade, I predict, we will see some really disruptive business models coming out of here — to a neighborhood near you. If you thought the rate of change was fast thanks to the garage innovators of Silicon Valley, wait until the garages of Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore get fully up to speed. I sure hope we’re ready.
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"India today is this unusual combination of a country with millions of people making $2 and $3 a day, but with a growing economy, an increasing amount of cheap connectivity and a rising number of skilled technologists looking to make their fortune by inventing low-cost solutions to every problem you can imagine. In the next decade, I predict, we will see some really disruptive business models coming out of here — to a neighborhood near you. If you thought the rate of change was fast thanks to the garage innovators of Silicon Valley, wait until the garages of Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore get fully up to speed. I sure hope we’re ready.
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Monday, November 01, 2010
Reagan's Rebound Offers Lesson for Democrats - WSJ.com
Reagan's Rebound Offers Lesson for Democrats - WSJ.com
"Mr. Kessler argues that 'the 80-year mission to fashion a strong safety net is basically over with the passage of health care, and a new mission must take its place. And that mission has to be growth.'
"Mr. Kessler argues that 'the 80-year mission to fashion a strong safety net is basically over with the passage of health care, and a new mission must take its place. And that mission has to be growth.'
Saturday, October 30, 2010
It’s Morning in India - NYTimes.com
It’s Morning in India - NYTimes.com:
"It looks, said Srivastava, as if “what is happening in America is a loss of self-confidence. We don’t want America to lose self-confidence. Who else is there to take over America’s moral leadership? American’s leadership was never because you had more arms. It was because of ideas, imagination, and meritocracy.” If America turns away from its core values, he added, “there is nobody else to take that leadership. Do we want China as the world’s moral leader? No. We desperately want America to succeed.”
This isn’t just so American values triumph. With a rising China on one side and a crumbling Pakistan on the other, India’s newfound friendship with America has taken on strategic importance. “It is very worrying to live in a world that no longer has the balance of power we’ve had for 60 years,” said Shekhar Gupta, editor of The Indian Express newspaper. “That is why everyone is concerned about America.”
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"It looks, said Srivastava, as if “what is happening in America is a loss of self-confidence. We don’t want America to lose self-confidence. Who else is there to take over America’s moral leadership? American’s leadership was never because you had more arms. It was because of ideas, imagination, and meritocracy.” If America turns away from its core values, he added, “there is nobody else to take that leadership. Do we want China as the world’s moral leader? No. We desperately want America to succeed.”
This isn’t just so American values triumph. With a rising China on one side and a crumbling Pakistan on the other, India’s newfound friendship with America has taken on strategic importance. “It is very worrying to live in a world that no longer has the balance of power we’ve had for 60 years,” said Shekhar Gupta, editor of The Indian Express newspaper. “That is why everyone is concerned about America.”
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Friday, October 29, 2010
India To Fly Tejas LSP-5 Soon | AVIATION WEEK
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Thursday, October 28, 2010
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
The Horror, The Horror... and the Pity | Foreign Policy
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Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Ford Posts 6th Straight Profitable Quarter - NYTimes.com
Ford Posts 6th Straight Profitable Quarter - NYTimes.com:
I guess one can thank Ford Jr, Allan Mulally and Boeing for making this happen :)!
I guess one can thank Ford Jr, Allan Mulally and Boeing for making this happen :)!
Monday, October 25, 2010
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Saturday, October 23, 2010
British Fashion Victims - NYTimes.com
British Fashion Victims - NYTimes.com:
"That is, premature fiscal austerity will lead to a renewed economic slump. As always, those who refuse to learn from the past are doomed to repeat it.
"That is, premature fiscal austerity will lead to a renewed economic slump. As always, those who refuse to learn from the past are doomed to repeat it.
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Op-Ed Columnist - Build ’Em and They’ll Come - NYTimes.com
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American Carmakers Are Getting Another Look - NYTimes.com
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Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Op-Ed Columnist - Hey, Small Spender - NYTimes.com
Op-Ed Columnist - Hey, Small Spender - NYTimes.com:
"But if they won’t say it, I will: if job-creating government spending has failed to bring down unemployment in the Obama era, it’s not because it doesn’t work; it’s because it wasn’t tried.
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"But if they won’t say it, I will: if job-creating government spending has failed to bring down unemployment in the Obama era, it’s not because it doesn’t work; it’s because it wasn’t tried.
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Friday, October 08, 2010
Op-Ed Columnist - The End of the Tunnel - NYTimes.com
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Nobel Peace Prize Given to Jailed Chinese Dissident - NYTimes.com
Nobel Peace Prize Given to Jailed Chinese Dissident - NYTimes.com:
I firmly believe that China’s political progress will never stop, and I’m full of optimistic expectations of freedom coming to China in the future, because no force can block the human desire for freedom,” he said. China will eventually become a country of rule of law in which human rights are supreme.
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I firmly believe that China’s political progress will never stop, and I’m full of optimistic expectations of freedom coming to China in the future, because no force can block the human desire for freedom,” he said. China will eventually become a country of rule of law in which human rights are supreme.
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Thursday, October 07, 2010
Tuesday, October 05, 2010
Op-Ed Columnist - Third Party Rising - NYTimes.com
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Friday, October 01, 2010
TARP Cost Will Be Less Than Once Thought - NYTimes.com
TARP Cost Will Be Less Than Once Thought - NYTimes.com:
"For those who were screaming at me — and screaming was the operative word — ‘You’ve just saddled our children and grandchildren with $700 billion,’ I said, ‘No, I haven’t,” Mr. Bennett said in an interview.
“My career is over,” he added. “But I do hope that we can get the word out that TARP, number one, did save the world from a financial meltdown and, number two, did so in a manner that, I believe, won’t cost the taxpayer anything. And even if it did not all get paid back, it was still the thing to do.”
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"For those who were screaming at me — and screaming was the operative word — ‘You’ve just saddled our children and grandchildren with $700 billion,’ I said, ‘No, I haven’t,” Mr. Bennett said in an interview.
“My career is over,” he added. “But I do hope that we can get the word out that TARP, number one, did save the world from a financial meltdown and, number two, did so in a manner that, I believe, won’t cost the taxpayer anything. And even if it did not all get paid back, it was still the thing to do.”
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Op-Ed Columnist - Taking On China - NYTimes.com
Op-Ed Columnist - Taking On China - NYTimes.com:
So what will the bill accomplish? It empowers U.S. officials to impose tariffs against Chinese exports subsidized by the artificially low renminbi, but it doesn’t require these officials to take action. And judging from past experience, U.S. officials will not, in fact, take action — they’ll continue to make excuses, to tout imaginary diplomatic progress, and, in general, to confirm China’s belief that they are paper tigers.
The Levin bill is, then, a signal at best — and it’s at least as much a shot across the bow of U.S. officials as it is a signal to the Chinese. But it’s a step in the right direction.
For the truth is that U.S. policy makers have been incredibly, infuriatingly passive in the face of China’s bad behavior — especially because taking on China is one of the few policy options for tackling unemployment available to the Obama administration, given Republican obstructionism on everything else. The Levin bill probably won’t change that passivity. But it will, at least, start to build a fire under policy makers, bringing us closer to the day when, at long last, they are ready to act.
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