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Headline Roundup January 16th, 2018

Does Trump Deserve Credit for the Economy?

Summary from the AllSides News Team

After a strong economic year, media outlets are divided on who deserves the credit. Most on the Right and some on the Left argue that Trump's economic policies, particularly his tax bill, are the root. However, others on the Left are split, with some claiming that that the data is overblown or that Obama's policies are still bolstering progress.

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Economists Credit Trump For Booming Economy, Growth Will Continue In 2018 Thanks To Trump's Tax Bill
Economists Credit Trump For Booming Economy, Growth Will Continue In 2018 Thanks To Trump's Tax Bill

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CNBC’s economic survey released prior to Christmas showed that for the first time in over a decade a majority was optimistic about the economy, and there was a shift as to who should receive credit for it: Donald J. Trump. The economic growth for the fourth quarter was near four percent. Over 100 companies gave bonuses of at least $1,000 or more to over a million workers, even some part-timers got a piece of that action. The GOP tax bill, which the Left said was going to be a prelude...

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The Trump Effect: Business, Anticipating Less Regulation, Loosens Purse Strings
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A wave of optimism has swept over American business leaders, and it is beginning to translate into the sort of investment in new plants, equipment and factory upgrades that bolsters economic growth, spurs job creation — and may finally raise wages significantly.

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No, Donald Trump Has Not Made the Economy Great Again
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Donald Trump is convinced that he has done wonders for the economy. The president is especially proud of the surging stock market, which he crowed about Friday morning on Twitter.

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