In 1933, as today, a new president stepped into the White House, vowing change and decisive action at a time when a banking crisis posed a grave threat to the nation's economy. ...more

February 9, 2009

Whether you're Uncle Sam or Auntie Em, everything you spend helps keep the economy moving. ...more

February 6, 2009

Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain stretched facts, sometimes past the breaking point, as they addressed the financial crisis and more during their second presidential debate. ...more

October 8, 2008

Regarding "Gates Ousts Air Force Leaders" (front page, June 6): I commend Defense Secretary Robert Gates for his decisive action in removing Air Force Secretary Michael Wynne and Chief of Staff Gen. Michael Moseley from their posts as a result of the investigation over control of nuclear weapons and their components. ...more

June 9, 2008

For presidents and premiers at summits, delicacies washed down by fine wines are part of the agenda. ...more

June 4, 2008

President Bush, defending his record and his rhetoric, said Saturday that his administration has been "clear and candid" about the nation's economy. ...more

May 4, 2008

On ground haunted by one of the worst atrocities of modern times, President Bush pleaded with the global community Tuesday for decisive action to stop grisly ethnic violence now plaguing other African nations, such as Kenya and Sudan. ...more

February 20, 2008

On Nov. 17 at the Inverness Golf and Country Club, Lt. Larry "Buddy" Grant, Deputy Sheriff, was awarded the Sons of the American Revolution Law Enforcement Medal by the Withlacoochee Chapter SAR in recognition of his diligence and decisive action which saved the life of a 15-day-old baby. ...more

December 19, 2007

Prime Minister Gordon Brown insisted the British economy remained strong Tuesday while worried depositors lined up for the third consecutive day to withdraw money from one of the nation's largest mortgage lenders. ...more

September 19, 2007