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Here's hoping in 2010 we find our way through the rough times
It was dark; dark like it only can get in the mountains when the clouds sweep in. ...more
January 3, 2010
Government owned
In July of 2009, following the bailout and the TARP passages, the U.S. government either owned or controlled 31 percent of the U.S. economy as a direct result of its dealings with banks, AIG and GM, etc. Now the new health care bill will increase this figure by 17 percent to 48 percent. Next on the agenda are Barney Frank's Financial Services Bill and the Cap and Tax bill, which will increase the percentage to 71 percent. ...more
December 28, 2009
Stockings stuffed with a glimmer of hope
As we end a turbulent year that will go down in history for many reasons, some good and some not so good, it appears that President Barack Obama and his administration, as well as the American people have some thing to be thankful for. ...more
December 26, 2009
MONEY MATTERS
Want to keep IRS auditors away? Keep your earnings under $200,000 and they won't bother you 99 percent of the time. ...more
December 23, 2009
Winfrey donates $1.5 million to Atlanta private school
A private middle school in inner-city Atlanta has received $1.5 million from Oprah Winfrey. ...more
December 17, 2009
Employment policy stands
Commissioner Kevin Beckner's voice rose Wednesday as he realized he would not win his battle to change county policy to ensure all gay and transgender county employees are protected from harassment. ...more
December 17, 2009
Fewer teachers aim to be certified
The number of Florida teachers achieving the prestigious "national certification" status has fallen to just a third of last year's levels amid a souring economy and state cuts in money for the application fee. ...more
December 17, 2009
Hillsborough won't increase discrimination protection for gay employees
Commissioner Kevin Beckner's voice rose today as he realized he would not win his battle to change county policy to ensure all gay and transgender county employees are protected from harassment. ...more
December 16, 2009
November housing construction up 8.9%
Construction of new homes, helped by better weather, rebounded in November following a setback in the previous month. ...more
December 16, 2009
Obama to pitch energy-saving home remodeling
President Barack Obama is making another pitch Tuesday to save energy and help the economy by encouraging people to make their homes more energy-efficient. ...more
December 15, 2009
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