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Posts Tagged ‘Economy’

Mike Signer: We Need More Passion

By Joel McDonald • Aug 10th, 2010 • Category: Blog, Related News & Events

The large majority of the electorate are going to uninterested or unpersuaded in someone who is operating from a premise they don’t buy–in this case, touting a status quo economy because it “has started to create private sector jobs.



On the Issues: Creigh Deeds for Governor

By Joel McDonald • Sep 29th, 2009 • Category: Blog, Campaigns & Elections

The Deeds campaign released a targeted piece of literature a while back, and since it seemed like a good contrast piece, I thought I’d post it



Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzeninski speak in Norfolk

By Joel McDonald • Apr 23rd, 2009 • Category: Blog, Related News & Events

Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzeninski of MSNBC’s Morning Joe spoke at Chrysler Hall in Norfolk, VA, and Joe, as usual, doesn’t get what Obama’s trying to do.



How to guarantee a job in this recession

By Joel McDonald • Apr 8th, 2009 • Category: Blog, Just for Fun

In these rough economic times, you have to consider tactics that you wouldn’t normally use when times are good. Here’s one thing to consider when interviewing for a job.



A conversation in India

By Melanie Jones • Mar 13th, 2009 • Category: Blog, On a Personal Note

Though the economy is in crises, some are taking the opportunity to shed the setbacks and realize dreams that they’ve long given up on under the weight of being successful.



Center for American Progress: How the recovery works

By Joel McDonald • Feb 27th, 2009 • Category: Blog, Related News & Events

The Center for American Progress released a video illustrating how investment in infrastruture included in the economic recovery package will boost the economy. (Video)



Pat Edmonson pushes VA legislators to cap title loan rates

By Joel McDonald • Feb 4th, 2009 • Category: Blog, Campaigns & Elections

Pat Edmonson is pushing for legislation that would allow struggling Virginians to utilize title loans without excessive interest charges.



House Democrats pass stimulus while Republicans play games

By Joel McDonald • Jan 29th, 2009 • Category: Blog, Related News & Events

In an incredible show of solidarity and “principle”, John Boehner and every member of his party effectively told President Obama, and the American people, that they can take their bipartisanship and shove it.



Obama: Turning around unemployment

By Joel McDonald • Jan 13th, 2009 • Category: Blog, Related News & Events

President-elect’s proposed plan won’t just create jobs — it will also provide help for those who have lost theirs with bi-partisan measures to families and states hit hardest by this recession.



Obama’s plan will push nation forward

By Joel McDonald • Jan 9th, 2009 • Category: Blog, Related News & Events

Obama is providing a clear plan for the use of stimulus funds. It would provide jobs and economic growth over the long term. In short, the stimulus package that President-Elect Barack Obama is proposing could the best investment into our nation that we can make at this time.