The Zambrano Report

Zambrano, Joshua David (2010): The Zambrano Report.

Abstract

An analysis of the current U.S. economic state, the problematic conditions and potential solutions to those conditions, as well as a myriad of other subjects. Also addresses the voting record and political history of Barack Obama and other Democrats, specifically the pro-life Democrats, while also examining in-depth the timeline of the recent health care reform process. Examines political donations by industry, as well as the subject of abortion on a point by point basis.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: Addresses our current economic state, what has led to it, and what can resolve the underlying issues that otherwise deter a recovery. Also addresses the voting record of Barack Obama, examines the recent health care reform process and the role played in it by pro-life Democrats, examines the issue of abortion, and examines political donations by industry.
• Subjects: A - General Economics and Teaching > A3 - Collective Works > A30 - General; H - Public Economics > H5 - National Government Expenditures and Related Policies > H50 - General; E - Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics > E6 - Macroeconomic Policy, Macroeconomic Aspects of Public Finance, and General Outlook > E61 - Policy Objectives ; Policy Designs and Consistency ; Policy Coordination

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