The Greek centre-right would have preferred a much faster and steeper cut in public spending combined with tax cuts, and - in its head at least - much bigger and faster proceeds of privatization.

BBC: Greekonomics

Republicans are complaining that you're trying to beat them over the head with this by supporting middle class tax cuts.

WHITEHOUSE: Press Briefing

The U.S. economy and stock markets, I think, could survive a repeal of the Bush tax cuts, much as you and I can muddle through the day with a bad head cold.

FORBES: Stand Up, Free-Trade Democrats!

Fortunately, out of all these people with head injuries, the majority (90%) of the injuries are minor cuts and bruises.

BBC: Just how dangerous is skiing?

In an article published in the Financial Times newspaper, the head of the International Monetary Fund, Christine Lagarde, warned governments that they must balance spending cuts with measures to support growth to avoid the risk of a double-dip recession.

BBC: German economic growth slows sharply