New Deal
noun
: the legislative and administrative program of President F. D. Roosevelt designed to promote economic recovery and social reform during the 1930s
also
: the period of this program
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During Trump’s presidency, the federal debt to GDP ratio broke the record previously set during World War II, whereas Carter reduced that ratio to its lowest point since the beginning of the New Deal.
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Paul Matzko / Made By History, TIME, 29 Dec. 2024
Then, Harris spent significant time focusing on more conservative elements, despite having previously supported the Green New Deal.
—Alex J. Rouhandeh, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
The New Deal only begins to look vaguely acceptable when the growth is in per capita terms.
—Brian Domitrovic, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Frances Perkins was the first woman to serve as a Cabinet secretary, the longest serving secretary of Labor, and the leading architect of the New Deal, according to a White House fact sheet.
—Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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Paul Matzko / Made By History, TIME, 29 Dec. 2024
Then, Harris spent significant time focusing on more conservative elements, despite having previously supported the Green New Deal.
—Alex J. Rouhandeh, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
The New Deal only begins to look vaguely acceptable when the growth is in per capita terms.
—Brian Domitrovic, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Frances Perkins was the first woman to serve as a Cabinet secretary, the longest serving secretary of Labor, and the leading architect of the New Deal, according to a White House fact sheet.
—Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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“New Deal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/New%20Deal. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.
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