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Headline Roundup February 18th, 2020

Donald Trump and Barack Obama Spar Over Who Gets Credit For A Strong Economy

Summary from the AllSides News Team

Both Donald Trump and Barack Obama are taking credit for a robust economy. Trump says his 2017 tax bill and his work to reduce regulations has spurred economic growth, while Obama credits the Recovery Act he signed 11 years ago as president.

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On economy, Trump picks a fight with Obama he cannot win
On economy, Trump picks a fight with Obama he cannot win

MS NOW

Opinion

Yesterday morning, Barack Obama published a tweet marking an important anniversary. Alongside an image of a bill bearing his signature, the former president wrote, "Eleven years ago today, near the bottom of the worst recession in generations, I signed the Recovery Act, paving the way for more than a decade of economic growth and the longest streak of job creation in American history."

The Democrat's message had the benefit of being true. Roughly a month into his presidency, with the economy falling off a cliff and the nation hemorrhaging jobs,...

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President's Day scrape: Trump, Obama spar over who gets credit for robust US economy
President's Day scrape: Trump, Obama spar over who gets credit for robust US economy

USA TODAY

News

President Donald Trump took a President's Day swipe at his predecessor, Barack Obama, as each sought credit Monday for the U.S. economy.

Mocking an earlier Obama tweet as a "con job," Trump blasted Obama for "now trying to take credit for the economic boom taking place under the Trump administration."

The strong robust U.S. economy – including the low 3.6% unemployment – is a central talking point for Trump on the campaign trail. Obama appeared to take a subtle dig with a tweet earlier Monday marking the 11th anniversary of...

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Trump rips Obama's 'con job' after 'trying to take credit' for strong economy
Trump rips Obama's 'con job' after 'trying to take credit' for strong economy

Washington Times

News

President Trump ripped former President Barack Obama for pulling a “con job” after he touted his own involvement in the current economic boom.

On President’s Day, Mr. Obama tweeted, “Eleven years ago today, near the bottom of the worst recession in generations, I signed the Recovery Act, paving the way for more than a decade of economic growth and the longest streak of job creation in American history.”

Mr. Trump responded Monday evening by accusing his predecessor of “trying to take credit” for his economic achievements.

“Did you hear the...

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