Cash downthe drain Sep 11, 2009
And it is going to get worse and worse because the Fed is doing the more and more of the same thing that created the economic problem in the first place. Gaaahhh. (Asia Times Online)
The NFL's Three Biggest Problems Sep 11, 2009
as saying Goodell had told him: "He is not going to make any major adjustments to a rule that has lasted a long time just because of a short-term economic problem.". But Goodell's own organization has already altered course because of the recession; more than 100 NFL employees have been laid off in 2008-09, and the Commissioner even offered to forgo $2 million of his own salary in the short term. (BusinessWeek)
Dateline NBC Sep 10, 2009
Dateline looks into a fundamental economic problem: the debt epidemic. Watch the full hour here. (MSNBC -- Politics)
HIV cure 'more promising than vaccine' Sep 10, 2009
" Prof Lewin says scientists have found a way to "push" the virus out of these resting T cells, forcing it back into the blood stream where it can then be targeted by other HIV fighting drugs. This process has been achieved in the lab but not in human trials, Prof Lewin says. Any technique to eradicate the virus from a HIV positive person's body will be centred on extinguishing this "latent reservoir" of HIV from within their immune system. While the implications of a cure for AIDS are huge,... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Do you think the economy is improving? Sep 6, 2009
Yet, the basic cause of the current severe economic problem lies in the machinations of government. gov't trying to run your lives with healthcare--forced vaccinations--higher taxes for middle income. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Rams, 11 other NFL teams may face blackout Sep 1, 2009
Sean McManus, president of Sports and CBS News, said last week that NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell told him that he is not going to make any major adjustment to a rule that has lasted a long time just because of a short-term economic problem. When asked if CBS had concerns about blacked-out games, McManus said, I don t think there is any way they are going to change it, so it is pointless to talk to them about it. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Workers should focus on improving productivity, capabilities Aug 31, 2009
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Transcript of a Conference Call on the Completion of the First Review Under Latvia's Stand-By Arrangement Aug 29, 2009
One, to avoid debt-weight losses from excessive debt overhang and from the very slow speed of debt workout, but also from avoiding excessive social tensions for borrowers that are due to the economic problems and not able to service their loans ... With the continuing economic problem it is very important to keep vigilance in the financial sector. (IMF News)
Officials seek answers on Bobcat plant Aug 28, 2009
It is insanity to allow companies to move offshore and then export their products back to the USA. This policy of the past 30 years is at the root of our economic problem. This type of free trade benefits only the few and does harm to everyone else. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Ecuador President Correa Cuts GDP Growth Forecast, Seeks More Tax Revenue Aug 27, 2009
3 percent as of June, was the most serious economic problem faced by the country. Inflation will be less than 4 percent this year, he said. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
Ethiopia: Orwellian Democracy Aug 20, 2009
No amount of democracy would solve the current economic problem in the immediate future ... I once asked a church going person why the church was not declaring a fasting and prayer period-what we at the Orthodox Church call egzota- for the country, at least for the economic problem. (allAfrica.com)
Will a market bull be off and running when recession ends? Aug 19, 2009
Oddly, the excessive fear that made the recession worse fear that led to consumers not spending, the government throwing trillions of dollars at the economic problem as a lifeline, businesses firing more workers than necessary and investors selling stocks in a panic may now be an "economic asset," says Jim Paulsen chief investment strategist at Wells Capital Management. "Everyone engaged in behaviors that made the recession much worse than it needed to be," says Paulsen. (USA Today -- Money)
Flamingos are whatever color Obama says they are Aug 19, 2009
Aside from the tremendous economic problems that resulted, he then had to go back and raise taxes more than any other President before him ... And why do some politicians always herald tax cuts to fix every economic problem ... its the same reason why some politicians always herald tax increases to fix every economic problem. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Path to work ends in North Dakota Aug 14, 2009
Here, this is what passes for an economic problem: "We've been presented with the challenge of filling a wide array of open jobs," said Shane Goettle, the state's commerce commissioner. North Dakota officials held a series of job fairs this year in states decimated by the recession and hired a talent recruiter to create a glitzy Web site to woo those looking for work. (MSNBC -- Race)
States consider making wealthy inmates pay for their stay in jail Aug 9, 2009
This undated photo released by the Metropolitan Corrections Center shows a jail cell at the facility in New York. In New York, GOP Assemblyman James Tedisco introduced a bill that would charge wealthy criminals $90 a day for room and board at state prisons. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
The Conversation: Employment debate focuses on creaky wheels of industry Aug 9, 2009
California's deep-rooted economic problem lies in a lack of priorities. For too long our priority has been to fund state government with little regard for its ultimate impact on those who create jobs and ultimately produce the revenues needed to sustain state-funded priorities. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
DAYBREAKPrison fees for inmates Aug 7, 2009
Casa Grande Valley Newspapers Inc.. Friday 7 August, 2009. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
US legislators seek to make jailbirds pay for lodging Aug 7, 2009
Online Edition Powered By IOL. DisplayAds('SkyLEFT',17,). (Business Report, South Africa)
In economic downturn, do the crime and you may pay for the time literally Aug 6, 2009
Wednesday, August 5, 2009. Breaking News/Updates. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Do the crime, pay for the time, as in $90 a day Aug 6, 2009
You are not logged in. This undated photo released by the Metropolitan Corrections Center shows a jail cell at the facility in New York. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Do The Crime, Pay For The Time Aug 6, 2009
Live Cameras, Conditions. Some States To Make Inmates Pay Debt To Society In Time, Cash. (Click2Houston, TX)
Health care debate spotlights obesity Aug 2, 2009
It's a national economic problem that will become more prominent as the country debates the cost of health care reform. "These results reveal that obesity continues to impose an economic burden on both public and private payers," writes Dr. Eric Finkelstein, director of the Public Health Economics Program at the North Carolina-based RTI International, which produced the national study. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Newt on Edge Jul 23, 2009
People need to understand, we are at the edge of a really serious economic problem. VAN SUSTEREN: And a catastrophe, because that's where going right now. (Fox News)
Pushing Bubble Economy to Limit on ... Jul 17, 2009
A fundamental economic problem exists in that not only do we not try to pay off the debt but also we really can t. We have never even really made attempts to pay off that $10 trillion debt. Lack of Understanding of Difference between Nation s Debt and Deficits. (Suite101.com)
Losing a Job Now Could Mean Losing a Home Jul 17, 2009
Your cheap shopping contain immoral over works and slave workers' death, but only the companies get bigger and go overseas to create economic problem( now we are facing that)and job cuts or job loss, losing value of the assets etc. Japan is not the center of the world, you don't need to accept if you don' t really like. (CBS News)
Book Review - The Collapse of Globa... Jul 14, 2009
Canadian essayist and critic John Ralston Saul provides a denunciatory explanation of the global economic problem circa 2005, delineating the USA and world power players. John Ralston Saul follows an international reputation as a foremost critic and essayist on the effects of globalism and governmental elite, or technocratic, societies. (Suite101.com)
Govt moves to privatise Lagos, Port Harcourt airports, others Jul 13, 2009
On the menace of commercial motorcyclists, Okada in local parlance, Fashola said that it was an economic problem, which could only be stopped by lack of patronage. "It is not a government problem, it is the people's problem," he said. (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Uh-Oh: Stimulus 2.0? Jul 10, 2009
Not entirely, but I mean, we would have lowered the rates immediately, which would have been reflected in a lower withholding immediately, and gone straight at the housing problem, which is what started this whole economic problem. VAN SUSTEREN: Why not -- why wouldn't you have just gotten rid of it altogether. (Fox News)
Southeast Asia Jul 5, 2009
Critics claim the government is purposefully understating a massive economic problem to avoid a ticking political timebomb. - Joel D Adriano (Apr 24,'09). (Asia Times Online)
Tea Party Protests Rally Against Taxes Jul 5, 2009
Every single economic problem we face is the fruit of 50 years of lobby tainted legislation,,,,By BOTH parties,,,,,,it is time to do what Ross Perot said years ago,"It's time to take a shovel and clean the barn", And hold all those still alive responsible, accountable,and face the problems they ALL brought upon us,for personal gain. by latentid July 4, 2009 6:17 PM PDT. (CBS News)
Only the timing in doubt Jun 30, 2009
I don't think it's an economic problem; I think it's a political problem,' said Greenspan. " Greenspan is, again, wrong. It is very much an "economic problem". It is the nature of protracted credit bubbles to impart deleterious effects upon the underlying economic structure. As the master of "activist" monetary management, Greenspan when heading the Fed led a move into uncharted territory with respect to marketplace interventions and manipulations. Over this period, confidence flourished - in... (Asia Times Online)
Fed Says Recession Easing, Inflation Not A Threat Jun 25, 2009
Fed Says Recession Easing, Inflation Is Tame - Money News Story - KPRC Houston. Live Cameras, Conditions. (Click2Houston, TX)
All our tax dollars, down the bailout drain Jun 21, 2009
Billions of our tax dollars are being thrown at an economic problem with no regard for where they are going and whether or not they will help. Americans ought to be up in arms about the fact that, for the next several generations, their tax dollars will be going toward a temporary fix. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
County unemployment rate drops: At 14.4% still higher than state average Jun 20, 2009
Kings County's economic problem would be worse if it weren't for government jobs at Lemoore Naval Air Station, in Kings County's three state prisons and in county and city departments. Government employment in Kings County increased 100 positions from April to May, according to state Employment Development Department statistics. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Is California Too Big To Fail? Jun 16, 2009
p.s. * The answer to the worlds economic problem is an easy fix. . (CBS News -- Opinion)
Tinubu Urges Restructuring Of Nation, Says Violent Revolution Is Not A Corrective Measure May 31, 2009
He lamented the country had not been able to tackle its economic problem, describing the power sector as very critical to economic development. Tinubu, also at the weekend, expressed opposition to the idea of correcting the ills associated with Nigeria's democratic governance through a violent revolution. (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Marc Faber: Capitalism Could Fail May 19, 2009
"The best way to deal with any economic problem is to let the market work it through.". He sees the Federal Reserve and other central banks continuing to print piles of money. (Newsmax)
Complete transcript of President Barack Obama's speech in Rio Rancho May 19, 2009
But I have to tell you, this was a big, big, big economic problem that we had. This is like nothing that we've seen since the Great Depression. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
REGION: Schools to receive millions in stimulus funding May 13, 2009
"The concept (of the stimulus funding) was to backfill some of the revenue-limit reductions, and now we're looking at a compounded economic problem that could be catastrophic," Walters said. Noah said San Dieguito is in a novel situation because it is on the brink of transitioning from a revenue-limit district eligible for stimulus money to a basic-aid district, because it soon may receive more funding from property taxes than from the state. (North County Times)
Read the 'Cost of Freedom' recap May 12, 2009
These guys, we are in the worst economic problem since the Great Depression. I do demand perfect attendance. (Fox News)
Q & A: WHO adviser on U.S. health care May 8, 2009
This inefficiency creates a broader economic problem: growing health care costs (and their translation into the rising cost of employee benefits) have become a drag on employment, compromise the international economic competitiveness of U.S. industries, and pose a high risk to the viability of many small businesses. Is the current U.S. system sustainable. (MSNBC -- International)
More of this story May 7, 2009
By letting them fail we could start a domino effect that could cause a deeper economic problem then we have now. What would happen then. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Celebs join Prince Charles and a frog to issue rainforest SOS May 6, 2009
He said: "Deforestation is essentially an economic problem and we need to find an economic solution. "We need to find ways to make forests worth more alive than dead. " Bookmark with: Print Sponsor SEE ALSO 28 Apr 09 | Science onment 03 Nov 08 | Asia-Pacific 25 Oct 07 | UK 23 Oct 06 | Business 10 Dec 07 | Science onment RELATED INTERNET LINKS The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites SHARED UK man lands 'world's best job' 'Self-monitoring device' for HIV Jerusalem... (BBC News -- Science)
Stanford Student Assails Rice On Torture May 2, 2009
EVERY single economic problem we face is the fruit of 50 years of lobby tainted legislation by BOTH parties. If our government cared about the people they would not be sending us to bankruptcy by staying in two LIE wars at a cost of 10 billion a month. (CBS News -- US)
Take the plunge: deferring marriage is unhealthy and un-wealthy May 1, 2009
This is not just an economic problem. It's also a biological and emotional one. (The Age, Australia -- Opinion)
VP SAYS HE WOULD AVOID PLANES, SUBWAYS... May 1, 2009
Biden would avoid subways, planes after swine flu outbreak - Carol E. Lee and Amie Parnes - POLITICO.com. " ? 2009 Capitol News Company LLC Please read our Privacy Policy. By using this site, you accept our . 00000000. (The Drudge Report)
California legislators approves bill banning language discrimination... Apr 18, 2009
Maybe to solve the economic problem the State will start printing ballots in every known language. I know that SF always printed ballots in about 6 different languages. (The Drudge Report)
Stimulus report Apr 17, 2009
It makes sense for the private sector to go after this funding with gusto, but it s also clear that this won t be the answer to every economic problem or for every company. In keeping with the level of interest in how this money is spent, this week we are adding a blog called Stimulus Tracker, which will be written by government reporter Athena D. Merritt. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Americans OK with Big Government now Apr 15, 2009
Most say the government needs to take action to fix the country's economic problems; they also want government's reach cut back when the crisis is over ... "The government has swayed too many years in favor of the rich, the big companies, and letting them run the country, and that's what's gotten us into this economic problem.". (USA Today)
Letters for Sunday, April 12, 2009 (966) Apr 14, 2009
In closing, I will once again state my opinion that the answer to our economic problem is not increasing taxes for anyone. That obviously does not work. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
US gets tough on pirates Apr 14, 2009
Military intervention "will likely politicise what is essentially an economic problem. Also, because pirates live in close proximity to coastal communities, the possibility of large-scale civilian damage would be high," he added. Chalk pointed to the legal problems associated with arming the crews of shipping vessels, as many countries do not allow ships they register to carry arms and most coastal states impose severe limitations on ships entering their territorial waters if they have arms on... (iAfrica.com)
Experts warn Thai political unrest afflicts economy Apr 14, 2009
"Confidence is crucial to economic recovery. So, I hope everybody will cooperate to solve the economic problem," the governor said. The Thai Finance Ministry earlier forecast the country's gross domestic product (GDP) for 2009 could contract as much as 3 percent due to the sharply falling revenues from the export and tourism sector. (Xinhuanet, China)
Cathy’s Corner — Hope permeates every aspect of our lives Apr 10, 2009
A big chunk of the economic problem can be blamed on greed. Extreme greed is evident in those persons in the news who have racked up billions of dollars for themselves, while millions of their countrymen face destitution. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Young: Embrace federal education money Apr 9, 2009
Young said he is not confident that just spending money will solve the economic problem. "You cannot ignore the fact that until we start ... creating and producing jobs that create something that you can see, not just paperwork, then we have a challenge to reinstate the economy in this nation," Young said. (Juneau Empire)
READERS WRITE Apr 7, 2009
Trade deficits are a major part of our economic problem, but there is disagreement about whether protection or free trade is better. Manufactured items provide millions of well-paid jobs and our factories are essential to build weapons for national defense (without our factories, we would have lost World War II). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Transportation bill dies despite 11th-hour effort Apr 5, 2009
"It's like they don't understand it's a major economic problem facing the state," House Minority Leader DuBose Porter, of Dublin, said. Porter is considering a run for governor in 2010 and the issue could well play out over the next year as the race to succeed Gov. Sonny Perdue takes shape. (Athens Banner-Herald)
GOP plan would extend gas drilling on state land Apr 3, 2009
Introduced as the Energize PA plan, the GOP is positioning this legislation as an alternative to Gov. Ed Rendell s proposal of a severance tax on private natural gas extraction (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Dow Closes Near 8,000; Third Straight Day Up Apr 3, 2009
"When you get all of the world leaders together to discuss our global economic problem and there's good constructive comments that come out of it, it's clearly going to have a positive reaction to our market," said Jonathan Corpina, senior managing partner at Meridian Equity Partners. The International Monetary Fund welcomed action by the G-20 leaders to pump a little over $1 trillion into global markets. (ABC News -- Business)
Chatco closing Chatham doors, moving to Mass. Apr 3, 2009
Meanwhile, former Chatco company owner Daniel Crellin pointed to the economic problem in Columbia County as more than just a problem of keeping manufacturing from leaving the state. Look at the fiscal crisis in New York, where businesses are loosing a fair amount of money. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
EFCC grills Nigerians over Halliburton scam Apr 2, 2009
He said while money laundering constitutes a serious economic problem, financing of terrorism represents a threat to the internal security of every country. "The need for concerted local and international efforts against money laundering, financing terrorism and other forms of corruption has been made more imperative by the current global financial crisis. "As the revenue available to government and institutions face increasing depletion as a result of the crisis, there is a concurrent need for... (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Debt: The next big American crisis? Apr 1, 2009
Dateline looks into a fundamental economic problem: the debt epidemic ... And as the mortgage crisis and mounting job losses melt away the American dream, another fundamental economic problem is being exposed: America's debt epidemic. (MSNBC -- Business)
Analysis: Netanyahu not likely to see more U.S. pressure Apr 1, 2009
"The economic problem is so dominant. Clearly everything will take shape according to the success and the momentum of the administration in terms of taking care of the economic problem," he said ... Netanyahu, who served as Israel's 9th prime minister from June 1996 to July 1999, would also face troublesome economic problem after Tuesday's inauguration. (Xinhuanet, China)
Behind the Recession Mar 30, 2009
Investors in the U.S. and abroad are focusing on the core of the economic problem: the massive destruction of capital caused by markdowns and troubled assets (mortgage assets, bad mortgages, bad credit, irresponsible builders and irresponsible consumers). Erroneous economic policies can lead advanced economies into a recession, which will prolong the financial market recovery period and bring fears of a global depression. (Townhall.com)
Author: U.S. security no match for cartels Mar 28, 2009
I think it is a deeply embedded social and economic problem that will have to be addressed with social and economic policy. Roberts: So the president has reserved this idea of putting some troops down on the border there. (CNN -- World)
LETTER: Obama is anti-business and pro-government Mar 27, 2009
" father bob wrote on Mar 26, 2009 4:25 PM:" i shudder to think how the mccain-palin team would handle such a huge economic problem. neither have the IQ of a bowling ball. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
