Economists have long considered government spending, especially on infrastructure, to be an effective tool for revitalizing a stagnating economy.

VOA: standard.2009.10.16

"But he seems to say well at least we will leave this on the table, I would think maybe as a bargaining tool.

VOA: standard.2009.07.15

"Everybody used that picture as a motivational tool of why we're truly here, because regardless of what's going on and how devastating it is, there are still people that recognize and believe that the Comfort is here to help them."

VOA: standard.2010.03.26