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Do tax cuts stimulate the economy?
Advocates of tax cuts argue that reducing taxes improves the economy by boosting spending; those who oppose them say that tax cuts only help the rich because it can lead to a reduction in government services upon which lower income people rely.

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 18:02:15 GMT

, July 30, 2010
Next Weblog update on 8/25/10. Collection Building 29, no. 3 : Includes "Assessment of the Problems LIS Postgraduate Students Face in Accessing E-Resources in Makerere University, Uganda" and other articles.

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 17:47:37 GMT

Is Quebec's environmentalism about to change?
Every poll I have seen shows that Quebeckers are more concerned about climate change and want the government to take stronger action than any other province.

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 17:33:45 GMT

U.S. economic growth slows in 2nd quarter
The U.S. economy slowed sharply from April through June, the government reported Friday, growing at an annualized rate of just 2.4 percent after several quarters of more robust growth.

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 17:19:49 GMT

Slower economic expansion upon us
Slower economic expansion is upon us judging by data released Friday that indicated U.S. GDP posted its weakest pace of three-month growth in nearly a year, while Canada eked out a modest gain in May as oil and gas exploration offset a widespread slump in real estate.

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 17:09:34 GMT