Bad Business

Some things are just naturally problematic for my blood pressure! I've been too busy lately to really stay on top of some stories, but this one just blew up in my email.

Officials Knew Of AIG Bonuses Months Before Scandal

As American International Group chief executive Edward M. Liddy returns to Washington to face Congress today, new details are emerging about how long federal officials were aware of the company's recent bonus payments to its executives and of how inflammatory the [...]

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Stimulus $$$$$

It's really just a regular spending bill, but supporters say it will likely help boost the local economy of communities across the country. Opponents say it's full of pork.  All I'll say is that it's full of dollars.:

Congress Approves Massive Domestic Spending Bill

Congress is sending President Barack Obama a massive bill funding domestic programs and awarding lawmakers their cherished pet projects after more than a week of partisan debate. Senators passed the measure by voice vote after voting 62-35 to shut down debate. The White House says [...]

Against It On Tuesday, For It By Friday

Some of those Washington wet-fish are flopping around on dry land these days. You know the ones - they voted against the stimulus deal, but now - guess what - they're sounding like it's a pretty good deal.

At Least 22 Lawmakers Have Touted The Money From The Recovery Package They Voted Against

On Wednesday, ThinkProgress pointed out that several Republican lawmakers who voted against President Obama’s economic recovery package are now touting its benefits to their constituents. The New York Times picked up on the phenomena yesterday, writing that “the temptation to take credit for at least a few of those billions” has proved “irresistible” to the [...]

Energy Costs

Note that I'm the guy who just got the highest electric bill he's EVER received, and this in the house that does not have a pool to keep circulating!  I can only imagine what next month will bring, since we're locked in a two week cycle of 100 degree highs. HELP!  And, for those in the cold parts of the country, a potential bit of help for heating this winter is in trouble.

Senate Republicans block heating aid bill

Republicans on Saturday blocked the Senate from considering a bill next week that would nearly double federal aid to help the poor pay heating and air-conditioning bills. Although a dozen Senate Republicans support the measure, most voted with GOP leaders who would rather spend the time trumpeting their [...]