The poor inner-city man, woman and child are favorite human shield politicians like to use in order to push their agenda (“We need more money for this”, “More money for that”). Meanwhile, these po’ folks are left to face government incompetence all on their own. City taxpayers could pay for Dixon’s defense City official makes […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
AP IMPACT: Lobbyists skirt Obama’s earmark ban WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama’s ban on earmarks in the $825 billion economic stimulus bill doesn’t mean interest groups, lobbyists and lawmakers won’t be able to funnel money to pet projects. They’re just working around it — and perhaps inadvertently making the process more secretive. The projects run […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Wall Street ponies up for Obama inauguration Posted by: Andy Sullivan blogs.reuters.com It’s been a brutal year for Wall Street, but the high rollers apparently still love a big, expensive party. People who work in the finance industry have given at least $4.8 million to underwrite Barack Obama’s inauguration party, more than any other business […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Foundation Won’t Disclose Bush Library Donors newsmax.com DALLAS — Donors to President George W. Bush’s presidential library probably will remain a mystery, said the foundation overseeing fundraising. Mark Langdale, who heads the George W. Bush Presidential Library Foundation, said that’s the way some donors want it. “It’s our decision not to disclose who the donors […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Funds Tie Obama to Richardson Probe Figure By JUSTIN ROOD abcnews.com Financial records show the Obama campaign got more than $30,000 from California financier David Rubin, the target of an investigation into donations and possible “pay-to-play” deals involving New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson, Obama’s pick for commerce secretary. (more…) One of the things that concerned […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Judah Freed of examiner.com writes~ “Obama last week tapped Mary Schapiro to lead the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. A former SEC commissioner, she now heads the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, which oversees all U.S. brokerages selling securities. Because her agency should have caught Madoff, charges that she was asleep at the wheel raises doubts […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
I’m starting a new category on this website – Follow The Money. After all the rousing speeches that cater to the ideologies of us peasants, what really formulates policy is MONEY. Michael Savage today posted some background information regarding today’s bailout. The Cerberus Bailout Connection * Bush gave General Motors Corp. and Chrysler LLC up […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Here is an excerpt from the Black-Owned Beauty Supply Association (BOBSA) website: “Betrayal epitomizes the historical occurences, which have hindered the recognition and respect of our greatness in the Black Hair Care & Beauty Industry today. Though many groups perpetuate crimes of economic parity, we are found to be the most guilty. Black Americans handle […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
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Taking a closer look: School lunch program (repost)
by Duane on January 27th, 2009 at 2:30 amWhy am I highlighting this topic? Because the school lunch program is part of $20 billion within the stimulus package that will be used to “feed the hungry“. How many poor children are actually being helped by this program? Is there any way to find out this information, or are we Americans just content with […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…