Category Archives: Local/Metro

Alan Greenspan Says Dollar’s Decline Is Linked To Growing US Debt

This article from Bloomberg was written by Kevin Carmichael and Simon Kennedy Oct. 21 — Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan said the dollar’s depreciation may reflect growing unwillingness among foreigners to buy U.S. debt. “Obviously there is a limit … Continue reading

Posted in Local/Metro | Leave a comment

The New GOP Means Business

An interesting article about Sunday’s Republican Debate, held in Orlando, appears in The Nation. The article was written by Bob Moser, who attended the event, and is entitled The New GOP Means Business. The article makes these observations: The Republican … Continue reading

Posted in Local/Metro | 2 Comments

Bush Want to Cut the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program

Reuters reports that the Bush administration wants to cut a key government program designed to help low income households pay heating bills. The program is called Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and was initiated in 1981 and originally … Continue reading

Posted in Local/Metro | 1 Comment