Archive for the ‘National News’ Category

Jobs & Economic Growth Forum today

Written by Peter Nerzak on December 3rd, 2009

The Jobs and Economic Growth Forum is taking place at the @WhiteHouse today. Watch the events streamed live:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/live/

Historic Agreement on Health Care Cost Reduction

Written by Peter Nerzak on May 14th, 2009

 Today, key stakeholders in health care reform joined President Obama at the White House to announce  their commitment to achieving a sharp reduction in the nation’s health care costs.  Their plans to prioritize preventative care, manage chronic illnesses, curtail unnecessary tests and procedures, standardize insurance claim forms and use electronic medical records could save the [...]

Where is Our Money Going?

Written by Dave Finch on February 21st, 2009

While the Congressional Republicans were sitting on their hands, the Omaba Administration and the Congressinal Democrats were cleaning up the first of many ‘problems’ left behind by the Bush Administration. February 17th President Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act into Law. More information on the following page.

Lead, Follow or Get Out of the Way

Written by Dave Finch on January 29th, 2009

Or, will all the House Republican members please move to the sideline so the grownups can get to work.
There has been more than a little press about the recent ‘stimulus package’ vote in the House. The bill passed 244 -188 with no Republicans voting in favor of the bill (that’s zero, zilch ,nada) Imagine that [...]

Obama’s Staff

Written by Dave Finch on January 17th, 2009

Some of the people President Obama will depend on in a nice photo shoot from NYT