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President Obama “Open for Questions” about the Economy

March 27, 2009 | Economy, Politics | No Comments

President Obama, in his first online “Open for Questions” town hall meeting on Thursday, March 26, 2009,  provided an online venue for the citizens to ask the burning questions about the economy that are keeping everyone awake at night. Missed it? Nearly a hundred thousand people partic [...]
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

February 21, 2009 | Economy | No Comments

A little “light” reading (407 pages) to get you through till spring arrives. Read the full text of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Signed into law, February 17, 2009 What does the new Recovery Act mean to our bottom line (the federal budget deficits)? Start tracking wh [...]

Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (aka Bailout Plan)

September 30, 2008 | Economy | 1 Comment

So, what’s in the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008? Good question…grab your glasses…you’ll need them to wade through the 106-page bill. For the complete Act, download the PDF or get up to speed with the summarzied version. For section by section coverage. To have [...]
Bailout Falters Over Hurt Feelings

Bailout Falters Over Hurt Feelings

September 30, 2008 | Economy | No Comments

Republicans are claiming the bailout plan (the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008) failed to pass due to the “partisan comments” made by the Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi, just prior to the vote. Someone needs to jump on the “straight talk express” and tell the [...]

 

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