We have Tuesday’s top news…What does Fed CHairman Ben Bernanke see as the key to kickstarting the economy? What does Bernanke say about allegations that more and earlier regulations would have prevented this crisis? What news triggered a huge jump on Wall Street today? How is the Obama administration passing the buck for the pork-laden […]
Archive for March 10th, 2009
Oklahoma Rep. Mary Fallin on Union Card Check, the Economy and Running for Governor
Posted in March 10th, 2009
This week, the House of Representatives will be voting on the so-called Employee Free Choice Act. It supposedly makes unionizing easier, but critics say it squelches the secret ballot for workers? So why is this such a high political priority given everything else on the political front burner? What could the impact of this be […]
Wyoming Rep. Cynthia Lummis Discusses the $410 billion Spending Bill and Its Thousands of Earmarks
Posted in March 10th, 2009
What does the passage of $410 billion omnibus spending bill say about the fiscal discipline of the current Congress? What message is sent by the thousands of earmarks attached? How should we view arguments by lawmakers who say earmarks don’t add any additional burden to taxpayers? And how are moderate Democrats reacting to the way […]
Obama’s Education Agenda
Posted in March 10th, 2009
On Tuesday, President Obama outlined his five pillars for federal education reform, ranging from early childhood education to charter schools to merit pay for teachers and more government assistance for those wishing to attend college. Is this a responsible approach or is it a politically-driven agenda? What are the benefits of charter schools? Are standardized […]
Consumer Optimism Hangs Tough Despite Economic Avalanche
Posted in March 10th, 2009
The latest consumer optimism survey from Investor’s Business Daily shows Americans remain pessimistic about our short-term economic outlook but are are feeling better then they were a month ago despite an endless stream of bad economic reports. So why is that? What are the key factors in triggering confidence or a lack of confidence? How […]
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