A 2009 debate on the stimulus package, involving Paul Krugman, George Soros, and the legislative process in the Senate and White House.

The entities involved

• Paul Krugman →

  American economist (born 1953)

  • Paul Krugman discussed the current political climate as reported by CNN.Mon 14:24
  • Heather Cox Richardson and others engage in political and media activities, including Iowa campaigning and platform shifts.Sat 14:01
• George Soros →

  Hungarian-American investor and philanthropist (born 1930)

  • George Soros's strategy is reported to be targeting judicial institutions.Sun 00:22
  • George Soros and Donald Sussman are allegedly funding a ProPublica investigation.Sat 13:01
• Congress →

  US record label; imprint of Congress Record Corp.

  • Mandated National Bridge Inspection Standards were established in 1968.Mon 16:46
  • AIPAC questions the terms of a potential US-Iran deal regarding Iran's nuclear program, while Trump aims to end the program and demands Congress receive deal information.Mon 15:37
• senate →

  type of legislative body, often the upper house or chamber of a bicameral legislature

  • Legislation is awaiting final approval from both the House and the Senate.Mon 17:49
  • A bill allowing foreign investment in cooperatives has been approved, concerning legitimate organizations registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission.Mon 16:37

Related events

• Paul Krugman criticized Paul Ryan's 2011 budget plan on February 2, 2014.Aug 25
• Paul Krugman analyzed the impact of Donald Trump's tax policy, which is being enacted by Congress.Aug 31
• Paul Krugman warns that Trump allies are engaging in gaslighting tactics against voters, while Trump's own allies shift blame onto Joe Biden.Aug 27