The case for a large fiscal stimulus package has received a shot in the arm, but as with so many economic developments during this decade, there's an upside and a downside. A group of about 100 CEOs has urged President-elect Barack Obama to "quickly implement" a stimulus package of roughly $500 billion. The CEOs said the package should emphasize investment in infrastructure, including roads, bridges and other construction, as well as alternative energy projects. Their second priority: improving education.

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