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"Buy American" when spending money from the $787 billion stimulus package,
Seeded on Fri May 15, 2009 9:03 AM EDT (msnbc.com)
Outrage spread in Canada, with the Toronto Star last week bemoaning "a plague of protectionist measures in the U.S." and Canadian companies openly fretting about having to shift jobs to the United States to meet made-in-the-USA requirements. This week, the Canadians fired back.
Stocks drop on economy worries - Stocks & economy- msnbc.com
Seeded on Wed May 13, 2009 11:35 AM EDT (msnbc.com)
NEW YORK - A surprise drop in April retail sales undermined investor confidence that the economy was healing and sent Wall Street into a tailspin Wednesday. The market has put a two-month rally on hold amid concern that an economic recovery won't come as fast as hoped.
AIG chief to tell Congress company still at risk
Seeded on Wed May 13, 2009 9:17 AM EDT (msnbc.com)
WASHINGTON - The government-installed CEO of American International Group Inc.
Best thing about 1st quarter? It wasn't that bad! Or was it??
Seeded on Sun May 3, 2009 3:23 PM EDT (msnbc.com)
"History tells us that banks have to be the first sector to come out of the recession," Swanson said. "That is more true this time."
The economy shrank at a worse-than-expected 6.1 percent
Seeded on Wed Apr 29, 2009 8:46 AM EDT (msnbc.com)
WASHINGTON - The economy shrank at a worse-than-expected 6.1 percent pace at the start of this year as sharp cutbacks by businesses and the biggest drop in U.S. exports in 40 years overwhelmed a rebound in consumer spending.
Foreclosure Filings Surged in March 1 in every 159 homes
Seeded on Thu Apr 16, 2009 7:35 PM EDT (ABC News)
Just when you thought the worst of the foreclosure bloodbath was over, banks and mortgage lenders are increasingly filing to force people out of their homes, says RealtyTrac, a firm that follows foreclosure trends.
Tea Party? What Tea Party? Why wasn't I invited?
Seeded on Tue Apr 14, 2009 12:15 PM EDT (The Houston Chronicle)
At first, I believed this was a bipartisan effort! But, now, I'm not so sure? I was considering joining them in this cause, but the more I read, and the more that was said, I have serious doubts that it is! Here's why............
Timothy Geithner-Still bailing out the banks come 2010!! NO, really!!
Seeded on Tue Apr 7, 2009 12:06 PM EDT (ABC News)
This really was a great interview! George asked some really tough questions and of course, Tim Geithner, sidestepped them. I hope you will go to the article and read all the interview because it really gives a clear picture of what is going on. Tim Geithner is so easy to read!!
Gov. Perry says Texas may decline stimulus' billions
Seeded on Wed Feb 18, 2009 3:43 PM EST (The Houston Chronicle)
"The governor every year comes in and wants half a billion dollars for the (state) enterprise fund to create jobs and stimulate economic growth and he's going to say we don't want $20 billion?" Dunnam said.
Ex-border agents who shot smuggler are freed
Seeded on Wed Feb 18, 2009 1:27 PM EST (The Houston Chronicle)
Two former U.S.
WHO OWNES OUR DEBT? Ownership of U.S. Federal Government Public Debt - Billions of USD
Seeded on Tue Feb 17, 2009 9:58 AM EST (Econamy in Crisis)
Foreign Financing of US Government Debt This data comes from the US Treasury - Current as of January 2009 OWNERSHIP OF U.S. FEDERAL GOVERNMENT PUBLIC DEBT US Treasuries in billions of USD (1)
WHO OWENS THIS COUNTRY? Foreign Ownership of US Domestic Industries-50% or more owned by a foreign entity.
Seeded on Tue Feb 17, 2009 9:06 AM EST (Economy in Crisis)
Foreign Ownership of US Domestic Industries This data comes from IRS (Internal Revenue Service) - Current as of 2002 (latest data available).
Mcdonald's reportedly plans European expansion
Seeded on Sat Jan 24, 2009 1:25 PM EST (MarketWatch.com)
McDonald's Corp. will add 12,000 jobs and open 240 new restaurants across Europe this year, the Financial Times in London reported on Saturday, citing the company's president of European operations.
Freddie Mac to ask government for another $30-$35 billion
Seeded on Sat Jan 24, 2009 1:10 PM EST (MarketWatch.com)
Freddie Mac plans to ask the government for up to $35 billion in extra support as the housing slump continues to hammer the mortgage giant. The Federal Housing Finance Agency, Freddie Mac's conservator, will ask the Treasury Department for additional funds of between $30 bill …
Bank-rescue plan - Wiping out their shareholders??
Seeded on Sat Jan 24, 2009 12:59 PM EST (MarketWatch.com)
The market will begin the peak period for quarterly earnings reports next week, as evidence grows that the economic pain is being felt across an ever-broadening range of industries.
Another One Bites the Dust!! California-based 1st Centennial Bank fails
Seeded on Sat Jan 24, 2009 12:23 PM EST (MarketWatch.com)
1st Centennial Bank of Redlands, Calif. was seized by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. and state regulators on Friday. It was the third bank failure this year, and brings to 28 the number of banks that have closed since the beginning of the current credit crisis.
Trans-Texas Corridor plans dropped or maybe not??
Seeded on Wed Jan 7, 2009 8:39 AM EST (The Houston Chronicle)
As the saying goes "It's still the same old song and dance"
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