That is already a lot higher than President Obama's advisers had predicted for later this year, even if Congress passed a stimulus bill.

VOA: special.2009.07.10

And I think we're providing a kind of comedic stimulus package for the country and for other people who are struggling right now."

VOA: special.2010.11.22

The federal stimulus spending includes money to pay for jobs for needy young people.

VOA: special.2009.08.20

"There will be a continued role for ongoing stimulus in the short-term as we develop the framework for strong,sustainable and balanced growth."

VOA: standard.2010.06.27

noted that the G20 declaration leaves room for continuing stimulus measures and steps to bring down debt.

VOA: standard.2010.06.27

The Japanese economy,he says, is not strong enough for the government to discuss ending stimulus programs yet.

VOA: standard.2009.10.27

Now,many leaders agree it is time for them to start backing off from stimulus spending, and get their debts and deficits under control.

VOA: standard.2010.06.05

He says European Union member states already have implemented large stimulus packages that account for more than three percent of Europe's gross domestic product.

VOA: standard.2009.03.24

He adds that Americans should prepare for the likelihood that more stimulus legislation will be needed.

VOA: standard.2009.03.10

"Part of the stimulus packages have been additional resources for labor markets and social policies."

VOA: standard.2009.09.16

Specter has shown his independence as a Republican,most recently by becoming one of only three members of his party to vote for President Obama's economic stimulus package.

VOA: standard.2009.04.28

Some Republican governors have refused to accept federal stimulus money for their states.

VOA: standard.2009.03.20

Some analysts credit the government's massive stimulus programs for the improvement.

VOA: standard.2010.01.29

The G20 declaration recognizes U.S.concerns, saying that sustaining economic recovery requires nations to follow through on delivering existing stimulus plans, while working to create the conditions for robust private demand.

VOA: standard.2010.06.27

But Tarrin calls for the major industrial countries to ensure continued support to developing economies because they are unable to maintain large stimulus packages like those in the industrial world.

VOA: standard.2009.04.06

While analysts say no one knows for sure how many jobs the stimulus has created, President Obama says he's under no illusions that one program alone can solve the nation's economic problems.

VOA: standard.2010.06.18

On the need for a second economic stimulus measure, Gibbs would only point to recent statistics, including unemployment numbers, saying they provide "a sobering reminder" of the many economic challenges Americans face.

VOA: standard.2009.03.10

If the so called "double dip" scenario happens,in which the economy starts to shrink again, Baily says it would make a strong case for a second stimulus something the Obama administration hopes will not be necessary.

VOA: standard.2009.12.20

Indications are there will be no agreement on more stimulus packages, general agreement on free trade and against protectionism, agreement on more money for the International Monetary Fund, and there is likely to be some agreement on greater regulation.

VOA: standard.2009.04.02