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A government out of control
Heading into the election, Barack Obama seemed like a candidate who would support major increases in spending and a major government expansion. In six short months, his administration has supported a $787 billion stimul...
Another economic stimulus?
The economic stimulus was signed by the Obama administration about 5 months ago. It's too soon to tell if the stimulus "worked," since it is still rather early to make a judgment. Of course, it is possible to pass...
45 bank closures in 2009
Just in case you thought the worst was behind us, government regulators closed five more banks this past Friday. The five banks were Community Bank of West Georgia (GA), Neighborhood Community Bank (GA), Horizon Bank (M...
Barney Frank wants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to relax lending standards
Massachusetts Congressman Barney Frank sent a letter to the CEO's of both Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac asking them to relax standards on some condominium mortgages. Yes, you read that correctly. The shoddy und...
Barack Obama is Hugo Chavez's Comrade
It looks like Hugo Chavez, Fidel Castro, and Barack Obama are comrades. If you don't believe me, just read these complimentary words from Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez:"Hey, Obama has just nationalized nothing more a...
General Motors Will Announce Bankruptcy
On June 1st General Motors will become "Government Motors." That won't be the official name, but since the United States has pumped $20 billion into the company and is expected to give an additional $30 billion, the nam...
