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Posts Tagged ‘Economy’

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

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, But Wait, There's More

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

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

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

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

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.



Obama: Key points of Economic Recovery Plan

By Joel McDonald • Dec 8th, 2008 • Category: Features

Energy efficient public buildings: Currently, our government pays the highest energy bills in the world. If we’re going to try to be an example for energy independence and usage of renewable energy sources, this is a step in the right direction. Over time, the lower energy use should lead to a decrease in tax dollars [...]