Economists and politicians across the political spectrum say Congress should spend whatever it takes to rescue the economy.

Barack Obama sought to distinguish between the need to run big deficits for several years and the need to reduce them later.

Barack Obama sought to distinguish between the need to run big deficits for several years and the need to reduce them later.

Barack Obama said that his administration would be forced to impose tighter discipline on government.

Barack Obama vowed to scour wasteful spending from the federal budget that “bleeds billions,” to help offset the costs of a huge stimulus package.

Barack Obama vowed to cut waste in a federal budget that “bleeds billions,” to help offset the costs of a huge stimulus package.

Business executives, labor unions and members of both political parties are clamoring for a new initiative to stimulate the economy with more spending on infrastructure.

Business executives, labor unions and members of both political parties are clamoring for a new initiative to stimulate the economy with more spending on infrastructure.