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Does the president actually influence the economy?

Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Believe it or not, there's nearly no relationship between the U.S. president and the economy, no matter who it is.
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The cost of living... in the White House

Friday, March 2, 2012
The president lives in that big ol' D.C. mansion, where he's waited on hand and foot at the taxpayers' expense, right? Not exactly. Author Jodi Kantor says being president is plenty hard on the pocketbook.
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Time to unwrap the presidency

Monday, December 29, 2008
In this time of crisis we have not one, but two presidents on the case. One is addressing the issues, while the other is unveiling his portrait. Do...
Posted In: financial crisis, president

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