Stimulus Plan
latest news & developmentsProtectionist fears rise over ‘Buy American’ plan
Global protectionism fears were heightened after the US Senate voted to keep a "Buy American" clause in the huge US stimulus Bill.
Japan passes stimulus budget after Parliament row
Japan’s ruling and opposition parties enacted a -billion extra budget on Tuesday to fund government stimulus plans, after two days of bickering.
Obama to woo Republicans on stimulus plan
US President Barack Obama will on Tuesday hold talks with congressional Republicans who complain his -billion stimulus plan is too expensive.