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Leo Gerard: I’m Tired of Hearing about Stimulus

I’m at the New American Economy Conference, watching Leo Gerard, the head of the Steelworkers, talk about the need for a manufacturing plan. Full Article at Emptywheel

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  1. United Steelworkers International president Leo W. Gerard makes remarks during a rally in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2009. The two-day G-20 Summit is scheduled to start Thursday in Pittsburgh.
  2. Soldiers stand between trucks loaded with ballot boxes used during the presidential elections at the national stadium in Tegucigalpa November 30, 2009.
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  5. LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 26:  Former British Ambassador to the United States, Sir Christopher Meyer leaves after the third day of the Iraq enquiry at the Queen Elizabeth II conference centre on November 26, 2009 in London, England.
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