They pooh-poohed the suggestion that it helps the economy, I guess deciding that they knew better than economists who are independent and who know very well that there are few better ways to help the economy than a payroll tax cut or unemployment insurance.

WHITEHOUSE: Press Briefing

In many ways, it is Gooding's trip as well after a few fallow years where his career seemed mired.

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