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View an online version of this email here.  All times are London time: Monday Mar 02 2009 FT.com - Comment and analysis The budget reveals the liberal Obama Mar 01 2009 19:07 The US president's outreach to Republicans is no sham; his civility is not a front. He respects people who disagree with him, is capable of liking them and is always willing to listen – but then stays true to his beliefs. This is a rare and devastating combination, writes Clive Crook Read more » America must treat its Swiss friend with care Mar 01 2009 19:20 Harsh unilateral US policy could lead to additional hardship during a worldwide crisis widely perceived as largely the US's fault, writes Faith Whittlesey Read more » How Washington can prevent 'zombie banks' Mar 01 2009 19:38 America may be repeating Japan's mistake in the 1990s by viewing our current banking crisis as one of liquidity and not solvency, writes James Baker Read more » Global policy shortcomings will cost us dear Mar 01 2009 19:30 Speculators, once more, are getting ready to deconstruct a European edifice but this time it will be one on a bigger scale, writes Wolfgang Münchau Read more » Printing money is the logical way ahead for Tories Mar 01 2009 20:22 Quantitative easing is a coherent and genuine alternative to the governing mantra that only fiscal stimulation can save the day, writes Phillip Blond Read more » ABOUT THIS EMAIL You have received this email because you have signed up for this briefing on FT.com Manage subscriptions | Unsubscribe | Change your email address Change whether you receive this email as HTML or plain text | Forward this email to a friend Privacy policy | Advertise | Contact © Copyright The Financial Times Ltd 2009. "FT" and "Financial Times" are trademarks of the Financial Times. The Financial Times Limited, registered in England and Wales number 227590. Registered office: Number One Southwark Bridge, London SE1 9HL. VAT number GB 278 5371 21.