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Money Scarce
A recession started and caused a loss of income for many people and the lack of spending. Since money was scarce savings was decreased.
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Presidency Shift
Bush steps down from presidency druing the 56th presidential election.Obama wins the election against Mccain. -
America relies on China for imports.
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Obama has Uncontrollable Spending Policies
Obama's spending policies lead to increasing budget deficit.
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Illinois Faces a New Govorner
Rod Blagojevich leaves his position as govorner of Illinois after a scandal. He is replaced by Pat Quinn.
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No Limit on Debt
The debt ceiling crisis is part of an ongoing debate in the US congress about federal spending. The debt is still increasing because of government spending. Started in January 2013.
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U.S gradually becoming Independant
The U.S. has stopped relying as much on imports and focused more on the american work force. The U.S. has gradually become more independent except from China.
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Americans poor job at Saving
This link shows retail sales in real time. This illustrates how much money people are spending on material items, and how much they are not saving.
http://www.foldedspace.org/GRS/wheredoesthemoneygo.jpg
