Sentences with phrase «prevent damage to the economy»

The Bush tax cuts were due to expire at the end of 2010, but Obama and Congress agreed to extend them for two years to prevent damage to the economy.

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Many - not all - believe aid provided earlier can sometimes prevent larger and longer term damage to a national economy by preventing long term unemployment and loss of job skills and prevent a lack of investment in infrastructure, health, and education.

Mr Osborne said that this help for Ireland will prevent damage to the UK economy, including Sheffield's economy.

De Souza points out that the two - degree threshold is a «goal set out in recent international climate change negotiations, based on scientific and economic studies, to prevent irreversible damage to the planet's ecosystems and economy.

As a practical matter, yesterday's historic $ 85 billion bailout of insurance company American International Group (AIG) is regarded by many as a necessary action to prevent more widespread damage to the economy.

The Committee questions whether a legally binding transition deal can be reached in time to prevent damage to the UK economy.