Paul Weyrich died early Thursday morning and his passing is triggering an outpouring of tributes from politicians and grass roots activists alike. Who was Weyrich? How was he an indispensible part of the conservative movement? And what is his political legacy? We ask Craig Shirley, a Reagan biographer and president of a major public relations firm in the DC area.
The holidays keep us busy in many wonderful ways, but don’t forget to take of some important financial issues before the end of the year. What steps taken before the new year could significantly reduce your tax bill? And what are some tips for maximizing your retirement funds? We ask Mackey McNeill of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
We have Wednesday’s top news…Which of the Big Three automakers is shutting down all production for at least a month? What was the impact of OPEC deciding to cut oil production? How did Wall Street fare on Wednesday? Who did Barack Obama name to his cabinet today? Which Republican lawmaker will also be added to the cabinet? What did Illinois lawmakers hear from the governor’s lawyer today? And when will we hear from Gov. Blagojevich himself? We answer all those questions as we bring you the biggest stories for Wednesday, December 17, 2008.
What impact should record-low interest rates have on your decision to buy a home? Is this a good time to buy or is the dismal economy too much of a wildcard? What costs besides a mortgage should you factor into your decision? What should you know about trying to sell a home in this climate? We ask Dr. Lawrence Yun, chief economist for the National Association of Realtors.
Thousands of Americans saw their retirement money vanish as former NASDAQ chief Bernard Madoff was arrested on charges he perpetrated a $50 billion fraud on his clients, including a number of charities. So how did this happen? Why wasn’t this scheme discovered sooner? And what should you know before investing your money with anyone? We ask these questions to Forbes Senior Editor Neil Weinberg.
We have already had two men named Bush serve as president. Will we soon see a third and maybe a fourth? Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush is reportedly very serious about running for U.S. Senate. And his son, George P. Bush, is quickly climbing the political ladder in Texas politics. So what is their plan and what are the hurdles in their way? We ask David Johnson, CEO of the Strategic Vision polling firm.
Do Illinois lawmakers have enough evidence to impeach Gov. Rod Blagojevich or will they need more cooperation from prosecutor Patrick Fitzgerald? What argument against impeachment are they hearing from the governor’s attorney? Can lawmakers strip Blagojevich of the power to name the new U.S. senator? And what can we expect to hear from Blagojevich when he finally speaks later this week? We ask Bernie Schoenberg, political writer and columnist for The State Journal-Register in Springfield, Illinois.
We have Tuesday’s top news…What changes did the Fed make to interest rates? Will those changes have an immediate impact o the economy? Will the White House be rolling out an auto industry bailout plan anytime soon? How did the markets react? What famous names are among the victims of a massive ponzi scheme? Who is Barack Obama’s choice to be the next Secretary of Education? And what is the latest in the effort to oust scandal-tarred Illinois Democratic Gov. Rod Blagojevich? We answer all of these questions as we bring you the biggest stories for Tuesday, December 16, 2008.
What impact will we see from interest rates being slashed to basically nothing? Who is the target of this rate cut? Should we be worried about inflation? Are the markets stabilizing or just as volatile as ever? How big of an impact will the resolution of the auto industry crisis have on investors and the economy? What can we expect in a new stimulus package and how big could it be? We ask Terry Jones, associate editor of Investor’s Business Daily.
Just how badly has persecution decreased the Christian population in Iraq? Who is perpetrating the persecution? What have some families been forced to endure? And what can you do to help? We ask Carl Moeller, President and CEO of Open Doors USA, a leading organization in assisting the persecuted Christian church.
