The Senate's chief budget writer says lawmakers may consider a pay cut for state employees. ...more

March 16, 2009

If there was anything certain about the federal bailout of the banking sector, it's that the venture would not stop at the banking sector. Giving out hundreds of billions of dollars in government assistance to one industry is like giving out free beer to the students in one corner of a college campus - it has a way of attracting a crowd. ...more

November 1, 2008

Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama endorsed the federal government's plan to invest $250 billion in the nation's banks, saying it will strengthen the financial system and give taxpayers some extra protection. ...more

October 15, 2008

The market for sport utility vehicles is starting to look a lot like the housing market, spreading pain to consumers, automakers and dealers. ...more

August 17, 2008

A former employee has filed a lawsuit accusing U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan of falsifying business documents in the operation of a Venice car dealership. ...more

August 4, 2008

Like many Americans, I am experiencing my own recession. ...more

February 1, 2008