Lloyd Bentsen, horse for a course
Article Abstract:
President-elect Clinton's nomination of Senator Lloyd Bentsen for Treasury Secretary has been well-received by both political and business leaders. The financial community is optimistic because Bentsen has the clout in Congress to get growth-oriented policies passed.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
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The ups and downs of the minimum wage
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President Clinton's proposal to raise the federal minimum wage from $4.25 an hour to $5.15 has been largely supported by American voters. The Republican Party, however, disagrees with the voters on the grounds that raising the minimum wage would wreak havoc on jobs.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1996
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Willing suspensions: American equities
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 3.8% between Feb 5-16, 1993. Analysts blame investor unhappiness with rumors about Pres Clinton's economic plan, and a slowdown in mutual fund activity.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1993
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