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Back to Work by Bill Clinton

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Dec 11, 11

Read from November 20 to December 01, 2011

I saw President Clinton’s book promotion in the news one morning and I know I have to read this book. After all, who knows laws, politics, and the US economy better than our two terms president, President Clinton?

Although all the intricacies among the different politics views are difficult to comprehend, facts are easy to understand. Trailing behind J.F. Kennedy 5.4% and L.B. Johnson 5.0% GDP growth, President Clinton's reign had the third highest GDP growth (3.8%) since 1955. (President G.W. Bush’s reign was at the lowest 1.6% mark.) He left the office with a budget surplus and had the highest end-of-office approval rating of any US president since WWII. During his reign, the US had a period of economic expansion with low unemployment and non anti-government censure. These facts are undeniable and we need to recreate this momentum to break the current economic impasse.

President Clinton makes 46 suggestions in hope to help strengthening the US economy. From the simplest “paint the roof white” to conserve energy usage which sub sequentially lower energy bill (up to 30%) and free up cash for other uses; to the more complex trade laws enforcement. His suggestions are highly logical and feasible. I hope the Obama administration is taking notes and integrating these suggestions to the current plan.

Definitely worth a read. Highly recommended.

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