Economy
Experts Use Economy to Predict Next President
We have said over and over again just how important the issue of the economy was going to be in the Presidential election. More important than the war, more important than immigration. And the latest surveys are proving this to be right on target. As... (more...)
The US is Full of Wind
It seems like governments, both large and small are starting to take the jump into alternative energy sources. First there was the small town of Rock Port, Missouri and now Dallas Texas that are taking advantage of the wind. (more…) Popularity:... (more...)
Iran Threatens Unlimited Oil Prices
This enforces the fact that we must become free from the need for oil. Iran has stated that there will be unlimited oil prices in our future if there is an attack against Iran and I suppose that means by any country. (more…) Popularity: 18% [?] Read More →
Oil Prices Down, but Will They Stay That Way?
Oil has taken a big turn around, but lets not celebrate yet. The price of oil has come down a whopping $10.00 a barrel over the past 10 days, $6.00 on Tuesday July 8th. (more…) Popularity: 17% [?] Read More →
Six Months into the Year and the Oil Crisis is Getting Worse
With the year now half over, it is time to look back at what we have been through these past six months. The year started off with the economy the top concern of the voters and it remains so today, due mostly to the crisis in the oil market . (more…) Popularity:... (more...)
Bush and McCain Agree on Off Shore Drilling
The administration finally came up with a solution to the high gas prices. Open more areas to offshore drilling. Sounds simple doesn’t it? The question being raised by the Democratic Congress is “ Why open more of our shoreline to offshore drilling,... (more...)
House Extends Unemployment Benefits
The House of Representatives has passed a bill that will give those receiving unemployment benefits an extra 13 weeks of payments. The bill was passed by a wide enough margin to make sure that they will be able to override the Presidents veto, which... (more...)
Foreign Investors Grabbing up New York Real Estate, Should it be Allowed?
It was not so long ago when a decision to let a company from Dubai operate the ports of entry to the United States raised such objections that the deal was canceled. Now Dobai and other Muslim countries as well as Europeans are looking to buy some of... (more...)
Obama vs. McCain: battle over the economy
Now that the Democrats have finally decided who their standard bearer is, they have jumped head first into the swamp and are slinging mud left and right at John McCain over his stances on the economy and proposed economic and tax plans. (more…) Popularity:... (more...)
Economy Report: Recession? Not so Fast…
There have been mixed reports in recent news on the topic of whether we are in a recession or not. With constantly rising oil prices, seemingly dwindling paychecks and the cost of just about everything on the rise, most feel we are in a recession. However,... (more...)
Just How Personal are Your Fingerprints?
The Senate Banking Committee has passed The Federal Housing Finance Regulatory Reform Act of 2008 and it will be sent on to the full Senate, but it is already raising a storm of controversy over one of its provisions that some are saying is one of the... (more...)
Congress Passes Oil Bill- Would take Action Against OPEC
The House of Representatives passed a bill yesterday that could make the oil crisis more interesting. The news has not been encouraging with the price of oil futures rising to $130 a barrel. (more…) Popularity: 18% [?] Read More →
Congress Acts to Change Money and Save Millions Each Year
If Congress has their way, and according to the Constitution they should, the United States will soon have new coins in circulation. The Constitution gives Congress the sole power to “coin money, regulate the value thereof, and of foreign coin, and... (more...)
Price of Oil Tops $124.00 a Barrel
With the way the price of gas is going and the way the American people are viewing the gas crisis, the lack of action from Washington on a long lasting remedy cannot go on. The Presidential candidates have their plans for short term help, but they are... (more...)
In the Midst of Food Crisis Haiti Nominates Prime Minister
Ericq Pierre was nominated by Haitian President Rene Preval on Sunday and will soon be evaluated by the Haitian Parliament and in all likelihood will be approved to be the next Prime Minister of Haiti. Early reports on the selection indicate that Pierre... (more...)
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- Most important issue for Election 2008: It's still the economy, stupid!
- Taxes: The Bane of Our Existence (noteworthy facts about our favorite burden!)
- Worldwide Depression: a real possibility
- President Bush booed at the opening pitch of Washington Nationals game
- House Extends Unemployment Benefits
- Democrats Call for Second Economic Stimulus Package
- Social Security Problem Perplexes Candidates
- In the Midst of Food Crisis Haiti Nominates Prime Minister
- Six Months into the Year and the Oil Crisis is Getting Worse


