Politics Archive
The Incredible Life And Character Of Dave Bing
I finished basketball in 1978, then went into my own business in 1980 and did it for 29 years... Now I get to the end of that career and probably should have retired. But there ...
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WSJ Front Page: GE Pursues Pot Of Government Stimulus Gold
November 17, 2009 · Category: Business Culture and Current Events, Macro Economics, Politics, Stocks
The government has moved in next door, and it ain't leaving. You could fight it if you want, but soceity wants change. And government is not going away.
- Jeff Immelt, CEO, General Electric, in June ...
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Letter From Big Housing Industry Organizations To Extend 1st Time Home Buyer Tax Credit
I came across a letter today addressed to Geithner, Summers and Donovan (Secretary of Housing and Urban Development) from the National Association of Homebuilders, National Association of Realtors and the Mortgage Bankers Association asking for ...
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47% Of Households Will Pay No Federal Income Tax In 2009
September 30, 2009 · Category: Government, Politics
Source: "47% Will Pay No Federal Income Tax", CNNMoney, September 30
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Business Week: Hedge Funds Keep Watch On Washington
Interesting Business Week piece on hedge funds increasing interest in government policy: "Hedge Funds Keep Watch On Washington", September 22. Obviously, as Washington plays a bigger and bigger role in the economy, investors need to ...
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WaPo: Clock Is Ticking For First Time Home Buyers Tax Credit
September 25, 2009 · Category: Politics, Real Estate
Everyone coming through the door is talking about this tax credit. They know exactly what it is and when it expires, and they're rushing.
- Brad Cohen, Mason Dixon Funding, Rockville
Front page Washington Post story today ...
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George Will: Tom Campbell Is A Long Shot To Watch In CA Governor Race
September 24, 2009 · Category: California, Politics
An especially intriguing candidate in a colorful field is Tom Campbell. Colorful he is not. "Talk softly and carry a small calculator" could be his motto. What glitter, however, are his resume and agenda.
He has ...
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Meg Whitman’s Sparse Voting Record
September 24, 2009 · Category: California, Politics
It's a dereliction of our first duty as American citizens. We're talking about someone who has practically not voted her entire adulthood. It's embarrassing.
- Mark Petracca, Political Science Professor, UC Irvine
A real problem for Meg Whitman's ...
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Mish: I Endorse Peter Schiff For Senate
September 23, 2009 · Category: Politics, The Investment Advice Business
Mish endorses Peter Schiff for the senate. So do I.
Schiffforsenate.com
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Kudlow Interviews The Top Two Republican Candidates For Governor of California
September 21, 2009 · Category: California, Politics
Kudlow interviewed Meg Whitman on his show on Thursday and Steve Poizner on Friday.
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