Senate Republicans and the Stimulus: Playing Politics When the Economy Burns Tomorrow's job report is likely to be awful. January's job losses could easily top half a million. Read more
Stimulus: Not worth the trouble in the long run? The new director of the Congressional Budget Office, Douglas Elmendorf, may have been appointed by Congressional Democratic leaders, but his latest "Director's Blog" posting is unlikely to make Democrats pushing for stimulus bill passage very happy. Read more
Senate committee delays vote on Obama labor nominee WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A Senate committee on Thursday abruptly postponed a vote to confirm President Barack Obama's labor secretary nominee following a news report that her husband may have tax problems. Read more..
One in five Bernard Madoff clients are from Florida Hundreds of prominent South Florida names and institutions -- from Miami car dealer Norman Braman to St. Thomas Aquinas High School -- are on the list of customers who invested money with accused swindler Bernard Madoff. Read more
Looking for votes in all the wrong places The Republicans' criticisms of fiscal stimulus legislation are based on their opposition to any government program that isn't ultimately aimed at putting money in the pockets of the rich. So, asks Alan Maass, why is Barack Obama reaching out to them? Read more
Campaign 2010 Begins Democrats launch radio ads attacking 28 House Republicans, taking some facts out of context. Read more
Disney profits down 32 percent Walt Disney Co. reported a 32 percent drop in profit in its first quarter, with revenue dropping most in its studio division, the company said Tuesday. Read more
Thursday, February 5, 2009
News 5 Febuary 2009
Senate Republicans and the Stimulus: Playing Politics When the Economy Burns Tomorrow's job report is likely to be awful. January's job losses could easily top half a million. Read more..
Stimulus: Not worth the trouble in the long run? The new director of the Congressional Budget Office, Douglas Elmendorf, may have been appointed by Congressional Democratic leaders, but his latest "Director's Blog" posting is unlikely to make Democrats pushing for stimulus bill passage very happy Read more
Senate committee delays vote on Obama labor nominee WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A Senate committee on Thursday abruptly postponed a vote to confirm President Barack Obama's labor secretary nominee following a news report that her husband may have tax problems. Read more.
One in five Bernard Madoff clients are from FloridaHundreds of prominent South Florida names and institutions -- from Miami car dealer Norman Braman to St. Thomas Aquinas High School -- are on the list of customers who invested money with accused swindler Bernard Madoff. Read more..
Looking for votes in all the wrong places The Republicans' criticisms of fiscal stimulus legislation are based on their opposition to any government program that isn't ultimately aimed at putting money in the pockets of the rich. So, asks Alan Maass, why is Barack Obama reaching out to them? Read more
Campaign 2010 Begins Democrats launch radio ads attacking 28 House Republicans, taking some facts out of context. Read more..
Disney profits down 32 percent Walt Disney Co. reported a 32 percent drop in profit in its first quarter, with revenue dropping most in its studio division, the company said Tuesday.Read more
Stimulus: Not worth the trouble in the long run? The new director of the Congressional Budget Office, Douglas Elmendorf, may have been appointed by Congressional Democratic leaders, but his latest "Director's Blog" posting is unlikely to make Democrats pushing for stimulus bill passage very happy Read more
Senate committee delays vote on Obama labor nominee WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A Senate committee on Thursday abruptly postponed a vote to confirm President Barack Obama's labor secretary nominee following a news report that her husband may have tax problems. Read more.
One in five Bernard Madoff clients are from FloridaHundreds of prominent South Florida names and institutions -- from Miami car dealer Norman Braman to St. Thomas Aquinas High School -- are on the list of customers who invested money with accused swindler Bernard Madoff. Read more..
Looking for votes in all the wrong places The Republicans' criticisms of fiscal stimulus legislation are based on their opposition to any government program that isn't ultimately aimed at putting money in the pockets of the rich. So, asks Alan Maass, why is Barack Obama reaching out to them? Read more
Campaign 2010 Begins Democrats launch radio ads attacking 28 House Republicans, taking some facts out of context. Read more..
Disney profits down 32 percent Walt Disney Co. reported a 32 percent drop in profit in its first quarter, with revenue dropping most in its studio division, the company said Tuesday.Read more
News 04 Febuary 2009
Tom Daschle and the Populist Revolt Tom Daschle's surprise withdrawal today shocked most Washington insiders -- after all, Daschle had been a key figure in the Senate, Read more..
Is the government outlawing the resale of children's clothing? Is the government outlawing the resale of children's clothing Read more
Limiting the pay of CEOs You think limiting the pay of CEOs is playing tough? Check this out. Fortune Magazine's Allan Sloan explains just what steps we could take in dealing with the companies who've botched the economy and seem determined to continue on the same path. Read more.
The Moulitsas Deficit Reduction Act of 2009 Here's how it works:Since the only time rich DC party insiders seem to get around to paying their taxes is when nominated to Obama's cabinet, Read more
Is President Obama planning to have the military swear an oath to him rather than to the Constitution? Read more
Pork or a chance to bring home the bacon? The new chairman of the Republican National Committee, Michael Steele, says "we don't" need a stimulus. The economy will recover on its own, he told Fox News, so what's the worry? Read more..
Only on Wall Street: A $500,000 salary limit is "draconian" In response to the news that President Obama intends to cap salaries for employees of banks receiving significant government aid at $500,000, the New York Times provides us with this whopper:Read more..
Tell Congress: Ban Shark Finning I'm against it! Kevin R. SHARKey
Congress passes children health insurance bill WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Congress approved on Wednesday a bill expanding a health insurance program for children and raising tobacco taxes to pay for it, giving President Barack Obama a big legislative victory a day after his pick to lead a healthcare industry overhaul stepped aside Read more..
Is the government outlawing the resale of children's clothing? Is the government outlawing the resale of children's clothing Read more
Limiting the pay of CEOs You think limiting the pay of CEOs is playing tough? Check this out. Fortune Magazine's Allan Sloan explains just what steps we could take in dealing with the companies who've botched the economy and seem determined to continue on the same path. Read more.
The Moulitsas Deficit Reduction Act of 2009 Here's how it works:Since the only time rich DC party insiders seem to get around to paying their taxes is when nominated to Obama's cabinet, Read more
Is President Obama planning to have the military swear an oath to him rather than to the Constitution? Read more
Pork or a chance to bring home the bacon? The new chairman of the Republican National Committee, Michael Steele, says "we don't" need a stimulus. The economy will recover on its own, he told Fox News, so what's the worry? Read more..
Only on Wall Street: A $500,000 salary limit is "draconian" In response to the news that President Obama intends to cap salaries for employees of banks receiving significant government aid at $500,000, the New York Times provides us with this whopper:Read more..
Tell Congress: Ban Shark Finning I'm against it! Kevin R. SHARKey
Congress passes children health insurance bill WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Congress approved on Wednesday a bill expanding a health insurance program for children and raising tobacco taxes to pay for it, giving President Barack Obama a big legislative victory a day after his pick to lead a healthcare industry overhaul stepped aside Read more..
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Tom Daschle and the Populist Revolt Tom Daschle's surprise withdrawal today shocked most Washington insiders -- after all, Daschle had been a key figure in the Senate, Read more..
Is the government outlawing the resale of children's clothing? Read more
Limiting the pay of CEOs You think limiting the pay of CEOs is playing tough? Check this out. Fortune Magazine's Allan Sloan explains just what steps we could take in dealing with the companies who've botched the economy and seem determined to continue on the same path. Read more.
The Moulitsas Deficit Reduction Act of 2009 Here's how it works:Since the only time rich DC party insiders seem to get around to paying their taxes is when nominated to Obama's cabinet, Read more
Is President Obama planning to have the military swear an oath to him rather than to the Constitution? Read more
Pork or a chance to bring home the bacon? The new chairman of the Republican National Committee, Michael Steele, says "we don't" need a stimulus. The economy will recover on its own, he told Fox News, so what's the worry? Read more..
Only on Wall Street: A $500,000 salary limit is "draconian" In response to the news that President Obama intends to cap salaries for employees of banks receiving significant government aid at $500,000, the New York Times provides us with this whopper:Read more..
Tell Congress: Ban Shark Finning I'm against it! Kevin R. SHARKey
Congress passes children health insurance bill WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Congress approved on Wednesday a bill expanding a health insurance program for children and raising tobacco taxes to pay for it, giving President Barack Obama a big legislative victory a day after his pick to lead a healthcare industry overhaul stepped aside Read more..
Is the government outlawing the resale of children's clothing? Read more
Limiting the pay of CEOs You think limiting the pay of CEOs is playing tough? Check this out. Fortune Magazine's Allan Sloan explains just what steps we could take in dealing with the companies who've botched the economy and seem determined to continue on the same path. Read more.
The Moulitsas Deficit Reduction Act of 2009 Here's how it works:Since the only time rich DC party insiders seem to get around to paying their taxes is when nominated to Obama's cabinet, Read more
Is President Obama planning to have the military swear an oath to him rather than to the Constitution? Read more
Pork or a chance to bring home the bacon? The new chairman of the Republican National Committee, Michael Steele, says "we don't" need a stimulus. The economy will recover on its own, he told Fox News, so what's the worry? Read more..
Only on Wall Street: A $500,000 salary limit is "draconian" In response to the news that President Obama intends to cap salaries for employees of banks receiving significant government aid at $500,000, the New York Times provides us with this whopper:Read more..
Tell Congress: Ban Shark Finning I'm against it! Kevin R. SHARKey
Congress passes children health insurance bill WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Congress approved on Wednesday a bill expanding a health insurance program for children and raising tobacco taxes to pay for it, giving President Barack Obama a big legislative victory a day after his pick to lead a healthcare industry overhaul stepped aside Read more..
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