In light of these potential job losses, a strong argument can be made that contractors should send WARN Act notices even if doing so is purely out of self-interest.
One of the officials said Obama challenged his economic team to "think bolder" as some economists warn there is danger in the government doing too little to curb the recession.
The Conservatives will accuse Labour of not doing enough with the money they do have, while Plaid will welcome the money but warn that Labour will waste it.