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The White House

The White House: Recovery, Your Money at Work

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains to everyone what the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 is meant to do, track the spending associated with the act, and provide accountability for the act.
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Pbs Online News Hour Extra: Obama Outlines Economic Plan in Address to Congress

For Students 9th - 10th
President Obama addresses Congress with his plan for the economy following his signing of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Teachers and leaders can utilize the discussion questions provided. February 25, 2009
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Pbs Online News Hour Extra: u.s. Economy's Troubles Hurt Alternative Energy Plans

For Students 9th - 10th
Because of recession and the costs of gas on the decline, many worry that the search for new forms of energy will be put on hold. Read and discuss as a class these concerns. October 24, 2008
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Pbs Online News Hour: American Automobile Industry Seeks Rescue Plan to Survive

For Students 9th - 10th
The major automobile companies in the U.S. need to stabilize themselves in this hurting economy. Learn more about it and share discussion questions as a class. December 12, 2008
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Pbs News Hour: Obama Pledges to Halve Deficit, Asks Governors Spend Responsibly

For Students 9th - 10th
Read and watch President Obama's pledge to cut the U.S. deficit in half by the end of his first term in office by asking governors to spend their stimulus money responsibly.
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Pbs Online News Hour Extra: u.s. Economy Officially in a Recession

For Students 9th - 10th
The verdict is in and the U.S. is in a recession. Find a succinct explanation of the 2008 recession and backtrack to the Great Depression. Follow up with discussion questions and a lesson plan complete with a glossary of terms. December...