Archive for September, 2011

Romney, Perry to reach deeper into early states (AP)

Posted by on Friday, 30 September, 2011

AP – Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney is following his long-planned, tested and methodical strategy to secure the Republican presidential nomination, while his chief rival, Rick Perry, is challenging the experienced campaigner on the fly. Read more from the original source: Romney, Perry to reach deeper into early states (AP)

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Noonan: Once Upon a Time in America

Posted by on Friday, 30 September, 2011

A troubled nation needs a real leader, not a storyteller. View post: Noonan: Once Upon a Time in America

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The Tao of Perry: Just Be an Aggie

Posted by on Friday, 30 September, 2011

Americans are trying to get a handle on the Texas governor, who is readily understood in Texas because of a simple fact: He’s an Aggie. Link: The Tao of Perry: Just Be an Aggie

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CLASS Act supporters urge Obama to keep his commitment to the program

Posted by on Friday, 30 September, 2011

“Congress gave you the authority to make necessary changes.” The future of the long-term care insurance program created under Obamacare — known as CLASS — has been in doubt ever since the administration said last week that it plans to reduce the number of staffers dedicated to the program. The CLASS actuary even hinted the entire CLASS office might close. Health and Human Services Read this post


Florida Scrambles Primary Calendar

Posted by on Friday, 30 September, 2011

Florida officials scrambled the 2012 Republican nominating calendar by officially setting Jan. 31 as the date of the state’s primary. Other states immediately signaled their intent to leapfrog Florida. See the article here: Florida Scrambles Primary Calendar

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Weak income curbs spending but factories strong (Reuters)

Posted by on Friday, 30 September, 2011

Reuters – Consumers struggled to make ends meet in August as incomes fell for the first time in nearly two years, while a surge in Midwest manufacturing this month provided one bright spot in an otherwise weak economy.

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AP sources: Christie soon to decide on primary run

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New Jersey governor reconsidering decision to stay out of presidential race, sources say See the original post: AP sources: Christie soon to decide on primary run

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Calif. Dems seek waivers after embezzlement scheme (AP)

Posted by on Friday, 30 September, 2011

AP – Attorneys for Democratic candidates and committees trying to recover from an alleged embezzlement scheme appealed Friday to California’s political watchdog agency to relax financial reporting rules temporarily and waive some contribution limits.

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US incomes fall for first time in nearly 2 years (AP)

Posted by on Friday, 30 September, 2011

AP – Americans earned less in August than in July, the first decline in nearly two years. With less income, consumers could cut back on spending and weaken an already-fragile economy.

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Market nerves hit Morgan Stanley

Posted by on Friday, 30 September, 2011

Hedge fund clients reduce exposure and the price of credit insurance on its debt rose to the highest level since early 2009

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