I can't believe how some of the media are comparing our current recession to the Great Depression of the 1930s when there were no Social Security checks, no Supplemental Security Income checks, and no unemployment checks. ...more

April 27, 2009

Highlights of the $787 billion bill signed into law Tuesday by President Barack Obama. Additional debt costs would add about $330 billion over 10 years. Many provisions expire in two years. ...more

February 17, 2009

A comparison of the $827 billion economic recovery plan drafted by Senate Democrats and moderate Republicans with an $820 billion version passed by the House. Additional debt costs would add about $350 billion or more over 10 years. Many provisions expire in two years. ...more

February 7, 2009

Here's some of what the economic stimulus bill could deliver to Florida and the Tampa Bay area, according to lawmakers and analysts: ...more

January 29, 2009

Highlights of the $819 billion economic recovery plan drafted by House Democrats and President Barack Obama's economic team. Additional debt costs would add $347 billion over 10 years. Many provisions expire in two years. ...more

January 28, 2009

I am 68 but working and receiving Social Security normal retirement benefit payments. ...more

November 17, 2008

The holidays are just around the corner and Salvation Army officials anticipate supplying many more Christmas food boxes for needy families this year. ...more

October 21, 2008

Blame The Democrats Regarding "South Florida Is Nation's Capital Of Medicare Fraud" (Metro, Aug. 18): ...more

August 27, 2008

The reports just keep coming that consumers are still having difficulty paying their debts. ...more

July 20, 2008

My mother is completely disabled as the result of several illnesses. ...more

May 13, 2008