On Friday, scandal-tarred Illinois Democratic Governor Rod Blagojevich vowed to stay on the job and said he would be exonerated of all corruption charges once he has the chance to defend himself. So what is the impact of the governor staying put? How does it impact the business of the state? What will happen with the vacant Obama senate seat? We ask Illinois State Senator Christine Radogno, who will serve as Republican leader in the state senate in the next session.
We have Thursday’s top news…How much will the Big Three be reducing auto production in the coming weeks? What new option is President Bush considering to help rescue the automakers? What is Barack Obama doing to make sure Wall Street functions properly during his administration? What happened on Wall Street today? And have you seen the price of oil? We answer all of these questions as we bring you the biggest stories for Thursday, December 18, 2008.
Chrysler has announced it will suspend production at all 30 U.S. manufacturing plants on Friday for at least 30 days. What’s behind this decision at this time? How long could the assembly lines be quiet? Will General Motors follow suit? How soon will President Bush need to make a decision on a bailout? And does this move show Chrysler can or cannot be viable? We ask Marty Padgett, editor of www.thecarconnection.com.
What impact did Paul Weyrich have on modern day politics? What should we make of the latest additions to the Obama cabinet? Will Rod Blagojevich hang on as governor in Illinois? And what’s it like to attend a White House Christmas Party? We ask John Gizzi, political editor of Human Events.
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.
