Is Our Economy Completely Broken?
I don’t think so. In these times, it’s nice to see a positive surprise in the housing numbers, but the December pop in existing home sales has us rubbing our eyes to make sure that’s actually a “plus” and not a “minus” in front of the 6.5%… The jump in existing home sales for December [...]
United States Constitution
For those who forgot and those who didn’t know: We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution [...]
Israeli troops complete Gaza withdrawal
JERUSALEM (CNN) — Israeli troops have completed their withdrawal from Gaza after a three-week military campaign against Hamas militants, the Israel Defense Forces said Wednesday. “The forces are now redeployed outside the Gaza Strip, and are prepared for any development,” a military statement read. During their withdrawal, Israeli troops warned Gaza residents to avoid unexploded [...]
First eye account of inauguration festivities
WASHINGTON (CNN) — They came from all corners of the world, braved fiercely cold temperatures and stood together on the Mall in Washington to share in one historic moment — when Barack Obama became the 44th president and the first African-American elected to the post. Crowds at the inaugural parade cheer and snap photos of [...]
Pelosi disagrees with Obama
Oh Im shocked. The first thing that Obama should do is to get rid of her, but that wont happen Im afraid. Obama seems to put the old attage to work of “keeping your enemies close”. We will see how all this pans out, it will be interesting to say the least. (CNN) — Two [...]
Obamas train ride
President elect Barak Obama will be leaving from the 30th Street Station in Philadelphia at 11 a.m. today. They’ll make stops in Wilmington, Del., where Vice President-elect Joe Biden and his wife, Jill Biden, will board. Another stop is scheduled in Baltimore before the entourage arrives at Union Station in Washington at 7 p.m. I’ve [...]
Stimulus bill benefits
When one doesn’t do the daily house work – home becomes a disaster. It then takes a clean up crew of mass proportions to clean it up so its livable……. manfred WASHINGTON (UPI) — U.S. President-elect Barack Obama, building support for his economic stimulus plan, said Saturday it would save or create up to 4 [...]
Massive Tax Cuts
Breaks for workers and businesses, energy and road and school construction. Obama is meeting with top legislators from both parties including House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., as well as Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., and House Minority Leader John Boehner, R-Ohio. Obama is also planning to deliver [...]
