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Obama asks for patience on economy
Seeded on Sat Nov 21, 2009 6:33 PM EST (Reuters)
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Saturday urged Americans to show patience over the economy and argued that his just-concluded Asia trip was critical for U.S. exports, countering criticism he had returned empty-handed.
Obama job approval rating drops under 50 percent
Seeded on Fri Nov 20, 2009 6:51 PM EST (Yahoo! News)
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama's job approval rating has dropped below 50 percent in a second major poll in an indication he is suffering from the long healthcare debate and weakness in the economy, Gallup said on Friday.
On the road to recovery.
Seeded on Fri Nov 20, 2009 2:13 PM EST (Reuters)
In this pictorial we share a glance at but a tinny piece of the American tragedy. It becomes apparent that the condition of our nation's housing is an accumulation of several decades of of financial / social degradation and abandonment.
Rep. DeFazio : Fire " Timmy Giethner.
Seeded on Wed Nov 18, 2009 10:13 PM EST (The Huffington Post)
Rep. Peter DeFazio called for the firing of President Barack Obama's top two economic aides on Wednesday for pursuing a recovery plan skewed too heavily towards Wall Street's favor.
My dog Otis is not concerned with financial projections. He lives for the " Now".
Mon Nov 16, 2009 11:24 PM EST
Just a thought: I believe that observing nature, our pets and small children, can help us find the ' Truth in what is truly important in life. Of course I had to slow down a bit before this epiphany came to me.
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China calls for responsible global monetary policies
Seeded on Sun Nov 15, 2009 11:21 PM EST (Reuters)
China on Monday made a fresh, thinly veiled criticism of the United States for running lax monetary and fiscal policies that risk undermining the dollar.
The 2% factor. Why so few benefit from the " Trillions" injected into the economy by the fed.
Sat Nov 14, 2009 2:57 PM EST
It's been reported that out of the 12.2 trillion dollars committed, 2.5 trillion dollars or so has been injected into the U.S. economy during last 18 months by the federal government.
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CDC: Swine flu has sickened 22 million in 6 months
Seeded on Thu Nov 12, 2009 10:31 PM EST (Yahoo! News)
In a news release by the national center for disease control, it was reported that new data indicates that in the last six month, 20 million had contracted " Swine Flu" and that no fewer than 4000 people including 450 children had died from it.
Growing number of medical marijuana clinics in California, spark debate.
Seeded on Tue Nov 10, 2009 9:57 PM EST (VOA News)
California's compassionate use law was passed over 10 years ago. The intended purpose of the legislation was to allow patients who would medically benefit from the use of medicinal marijuana, to grow or purchase the herb for their own use.
Looking West over the Pacific Ocean, I realized how insignificant " Man" is in the theme of things.
Sun Nov 8, 2009 11:32 PM EST
It's was a humbling experience: Looking west over a vast Pacific as a storm worked it's way down the west coast from Alaska, It came to me. An epiphany if you will. Like a bolt of lightning striking in daylight . The planet will be here long after man has vanished.
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U.S. House Of Representatives pass health care reform bill . A historic moment.
Sun Nov 8, 2009 12:30 AM EST
For those of us that have vehemently pushed for national health care reform in America, tonight's historic vote is a breakthrough. However, we will have to wait four years to see it's full impact . Affordable health care access for all Americans.
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The United States Of America. A nation teetering on the edge.
Thu Nov 5, 2009 10:57 PM EST
Thursday 11/05/2009. Today it was reported by CNBC, that our service men waiting deployment to foreign service, were open fired on by one Major Nidal Milik Hasan, age 39.
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Wells Fargo bets on housing recovery.
Seeded on Wed Nov 4, 2009 5:01 PM EST (CNBC Top News and Analysis)
Replacing the inherited " Pick a payment" with interest only loans,Wells Fargo Bank is gambling on the recovery of the U.S. housing market. The program offered by Wells Fargo bank, is intended as a short term Mortgage modification.
An update on the first time Homebuyers credit.
Seeded on Tue Nov 3, 2009 10:51 PM EST (Credit Bloggers .com)
Although the cerdit may be extended to a broader group of tax payers, as well as a higher income bracket. It will be scrutinized by the I.R.S. for poachers. read on.
And Then.... There were none. What happened to my favorite writers on the " Vine" ?
Tue Nov 3, 2009 5:13 PM EST
OPINION: Political debate takes it's toll. And this on line forum is a glaring example of the casualties of that war. Many quality contributors have fallen to the way side of pointless, endless, debate. They have simply opted to " Opt Out"
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Manufacturing, pending home sales fuel recovery hopes.
Seeded on Mon Nov 2, 2009 10:52 PM EST (Reuters)
according to the government report, manufacturing, as well as new home and existing home sales have nudged the U.S. economy towards a sustainable recovery.
First -time home buyers tax credit extension gets nod from Obama administration
Seeded on Thu Oct 29, 2009 5:51 PM EDT (US News & World Report)
An extension of the first-time home buyers tax credit now seems all but certain, as the democratic proposal is given the nod by the Obama administration.
Where Real Estate goes, the "Economy" follows. Extend the "First Time" home buyers credit today.
Wed Oct 28, 2009 9:53 PM EDT
What is the " Truth" when it comes to Government economic reports?
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New home sales increase in Sept as a result of the " First Time" home buyers credit.
Seeded on Wed Oct 28, 2009 1:58 AM EDT (Google)
New home sales increased by 2% in Sept, as existing home sales increased by 9%, as reported by the Federal Government.
Wall Street sinks on Home Builders fears, financials.
Seeded on Mon Oct 26, 2009 8:54 PM EDT (Reuters)
How important is the " first time ' home buyers tax credit , What do you think ?. U.S. markets are down second day in a row on fears of the Government not renewing the tax credit.
President Obama: Tell 1/5Th of the U.S. work force that they are no longer needed. Or, change the way America does business.
Sat Oct 24, 2009 5:03 AM EDT
While the majority of economist will tell you that unemployment will historically continue to rise and then peak, six months after a recovering economy hits bottom, others will tell you that this may not be the case in 2010.
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U.S. Home prices to hit bottom in March 2010 after - 38% adjustment from peak of market.
Seeded on Fri Oct 23, 2009 12:23 PM EDT (Bloomberg.com)
An independent research group has determined that U.S. housing prices will stabalize in the first quarter of 2010. Good..
Taking the "BITE" out of the Vine.. Is it just my imagination?
Wed Oct 21, 2009 2:25 AM EDT
Perhaps it's a mis- observation on my behalf. But as I scan this evenings " Top News" on newsvine..... I don't find any.. Is all well in the World ?.. Did the Economy recover ? Have the Wars ended ? Is housing stabilized ?
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6 A.M. wake up call for one moderate conservative on this (Snowe)day.
Wed Oct 14, 2009 2:43 AM EDT
6.00A.M. : Rolls over and turns of the alarm. Knows She should get up, but doesn't want to bother her sleeping partner ( Republican Party) and dog. Partner kicks her in the back for setting the alarm so early
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A Wicked and Ignorant award.
Seeded on Sat Oct 10, 2009 2:09 AM EDT (Wall Street Journal)
The Nobel Peace Prize. This is how many will view the award of the prize to our President. Damned if you do, Damned if you don't. In comparison to Mandela , Sister Theresa and others, Has the awarding of the prize to Obama deminished the importance of that recognition?
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Obama asks for patience on economyWASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Saturday urged Americans to show patience over the economy and argued that his just-concluded Asia trip was critical for U.S. exports, countering criticism he had returned empty-handed.
- Obama job approval rating drops under 50 percent
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama's job approval rating has dropped below 50 percent in a second major poll in an indication he is suffering from the long healthcare debate and weakness in the economy, Gallup said on Friday.
- On the road to recovery.
In this pictorial we share a glance at but a tinny piece of the American tragedy. It becomes apparent that the condition of our nation's housing is an accumulation of several decades of of financial / social degradation and abandonment.
- Rep. DeFazio : Fire " Timmy Giethner.
Rep. Peter DeFazio called for the firing of President Barack Obama's top two economic aides on Wednesday for pursuing a recovery plan skewed too heavily towards Wall Street's favor.
2012: The End of Days is Definitely Coming, and It Comes Wrapped in the Package of Sara Palin, Obama, or Any of Our Esteemed Politicians
There is not a high priced ticket for this show. No high-priced special effects wowing us or touting "We've Been Warned." Instead, it has been handed to us under the presumption that we are a mindless bunch of Neanderthalers who have already been rendered instinct.
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You are right on! Obama cannot produce a miracle in 30 days or less. It has taken us 8 years to get here. He is showing that he thinks before he speaks/acts -- a much needed attribute in an leader. Let us give him and his team time to act. He needs time and our patience in order to accomplish his goals.
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Obama asks for patience on economy
Obama asks for patience on economy
Obama job approval rating drops under 50 percent
Obama job approval rating drops under 50 percent
Obama job approval rating drops under 50 percent
Obama job approval rating drops under 50 percent
Yank the Treasury Sect'y
On the road to recovery.
Yank the Treasury Sect'y
Rep. DeFazio : Fire " Timmy Giethner.