February, 2009

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  • “Buy American” Clause Unites U.S. and European Media in Anger
    Feb 4, 2009

    The U.S. and European media showed unusual unanimity in their response to the inclusion of a "Buy American" provision in the $900 billion stimulus package currently before the U.S. Senate, following adoption of a slightly smaller measure in the House last week. The clause endorsed by the House would require public works projects funded by the stimulus bill to use only U.S.

  • European Media Hail Obama, Warn that Magic Will Not Last
    Feb 2, 2009

    Coverage of President Barack Obama’s inauguration in the British and German press shared many of the “new dawn for America” sentiments featured in the U.S. media. Equally, a number of European reports warned that while Obama starts with a huge well of goodwill, his “magic” will not last for ever.