First, Bernanke-style policies "weaken incentives for politicians to pursue structural reforms, including fiscal reforms, " he says.
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The power of money makes it extremely difficult for politicians to go out on a limb.
The hearing sounded a clarion call for politicians to resist the desire to constantly overregulate.
Perfect for politicians unable to respond to crisis, much less the will of the people.
As governor of Alaska, Palin has won praise for backing tough ethical standards for politicians.
There is this cycle of kind of nativist hysteria that is very profitable for politicians.
The goals ensure some international recognition for politicians who can make progress on such things.
The fact that counterterrorism operations are covert makes them difficult for politicians to discuss.
There are worse things for politicians to be responding to than heroic relief efforts and babies.
But unpopularity is gruel for politicians (and actors), and he is likely to feel chastened.
Second, it does not produce big shiny factories for politicians to preen themselves in front of.
That makes it hard for politicians to keep their fingers out of those industries.
For politicians, cheap money is like heroin since it allows them to spend more without raising taxes.
It is easier and safer for politicians to block major legislation than it is to pass it.
With that sort of track record, it is clear why Open Data is very appealing for politicians.
His speeches are peppered with pledges to get rid of earmarks (spending tagged for politicians' pet projects).
Throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries this was a favorite destination for politicians, artists and nobility.
His argument is that it is not enough for politicians to know what needs to be done.
According to Everton, there's no way for politicians to solicit contributions or spam users through the app.
Nevertheless, I believe that this salary reduction should have been for politicians and not for technical personnel.
Equally, it is wrong for politicians to demand money for services rendered or threats not carried through.
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Why do it though, is it ever a good idea for politicians to tangle with reality television?
It is always easy for politicians to promise lavish future benefits and difficult to cut them back.
You want jobs, but vote for politicians who tax, regulate, and deride those who would offer jobs.
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In June the Slovaks amended a law to make it easier for politicians to control the civil service.
This bill is an easy solution for politicians who don't want to argue against giving grandma her meds.
That has made fine fodder for politicians, pitting islanders against conservationists, though both would gain from sustainable development.
It is, after all, always difficult for politicians to remove democratic accountability, whatever its failings, once it is there.
Mr Ford added that the armed forces had slipped down the list of priorities for politicians, prompting budget cuts.
For politicians who care about providing high-quality government services, public employee compensation reforms have become the best available option.
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