3 September 2010, 9:18 am
Obama to announce new jobs measures next weekmsnbc.com (blog)But those who said the stimulus was too small argued that temporary deficits weren'ta problem as long as the economy remained depressed; we were awash in ...and more »... Read More »
3 September 2010, 8:43 am
Supreme Court – Not What You Think: Part V, New Deal Power StrugglesThe Moderate VoiceFarming lay outside Congressional power, said six Justices in 1936; they called the Agricultural Adjustment Act invalid for dealing with state problems. ...and more »... Read More »
3 September 2010, 7:32 am
Despite Hurdles, Southern States Target China for InvestmentGlobalAtlanta2 economy depend less on container ships and more on investment. "We need Chinese companies," said Alabama Gov. Bob Riley, who hosted five other governors ...... Read More »
3 September 2010, 1:56 am
Sparks touts gambling as revenue sourceTuscaloosa News (subscription)“Over 90 percent of the wood that goes to Cuba today comes out of Alabama. That represents an economic impact of about $350 million for this state. ...and more »... Read More »
2 September 2010, 11:41 am
Kansas City StarGovernor candidates in 20 states endorse anti-immigration lawsAZ Central.comBut if anti-illegal-immigration candidates win in November, more states, including Iowa, Georgia and Alabama, appear likely to jump on board or expand the ...Fewer illegal immigrants, but more anti-immigrant ... Read More »
2 September 2010, 11:26 am
Troopers prepare for holiday weekendMontgomery AdvertiserRiley and Murphy said troopers are working smarter with help from the Alabama Department of Transportation and the Alabama Department of Economic and ...and more »... Read More »
2 September 2010, 9:56 am
Bernanke EmpoweredBloombergTo rescue the banking system and stimulate economic activity, the Fed has for more than two years been buying bank and government debt, swelling its balance ...and more »... Read More »
1 September 2010, 5:33 am
ReutersAlabama-based banks post profit in second quarteral.com (blog)"As long as economic conditions remain supportive, most institutions should maintain profitability and increase their capacity to lend." Loans from Alabama ...Large banks earn billions, small banks struggleSalonall 592 news article... Read More »
31 August 2010, 2:37 am
Alabama schools turn to bank loans to operateCNNMoneyPart of the problem also stems from lax state requirements regarding how much money school districts need to maintain in reserves funding, a problem that is ...and more »... Read More »
30 August 2010, 1:02 am
BP Assures Governors It Will Restore The GulfNPRThe oil has stopped flowing, but Gulf states are still dealing with the ongoing economic and environmental damage. State leaders want to be sure BP cleans ...and more »... Read More »