Today President Obama expressed his disappointment with Congress for delaying passage of an extension for unemployment. Millions of people are counting on the Congress doing the right thing and stop dragging their feet. Comments such as “if we pass this no one unemployed will be looking for work” have only hurt the efforts of millions [...]
Unemployment compensation-a lack of caring by the government
July 19th, 2010 · No Comments · My Opinion
Tags: Congress·economy·jobs·Obama·unemployment
Unemployment debit cards- rip off!
February 7th, 2009 · No Comments · My Opinion
A very interesting article in the local newspaper made me realized even the unemployed are vulnerable to the rip off of their money. You have the right to elect direct deposit into your checking account or to get a debit card for the money you have coming to you when unemployed. This debit card is [...]
Tags: debit cards·fees·government·unemployment
Obama- history in the making-is there hope?
January 18th, 2009 · No Comments · My Opinion
On Tuesday Barack Obama will take over the biggest job in the United States, but will he be able to overcome the obstacles given to him by the previous administration? Will he be able to find the right combination of ingredients to give the people of the United States a better economy, end the war [...]
Tags: economy·Iraq·Lincoln·Obama·president·unemployment
Big 3 Auto Makers- back to Washington
December 3rd, 2008 · No Comments · My Opinion
Today the news was all about the Big 3 Auto Makers back in Washington, only this time they asked for a loan for $34 billion! They seem to think that will help them keep afloat. They drove to Washington thus avoiding more criticism from using their private planes for the first trip. They blamed the [...]
Tags: big 3 auto makers·unemployment·United Auto Workers Union
President Elect Obama
November 8th, 2008 · No Comments · My Opinion
While he wasn’t my choice for president, I am wondering how he will adapt to the pressures of being President. Some reporters have stated that being President of the United States is the most stressful job in the world. Stepping into the Presidential shoes now during 2 wars, a shaky economy and the beginnings of [...]
