Politics

Obama Joker Poster | Don’t Buy Insurance Company Hype

Is this the best opponents of Obama's health plan can do: Obama Joker posters? I see that big health insurer money makes them misconstrue so many things...

Elena Kagan: Supreme court pick has excelled as solicitor general

Elena Kagan, supreme court nominee, is solicitor general but has never been a judge. That's good or bad depending on which party you belong to...
The Supreme Court building on a sunny day

If passed, AB 390 would legalize marijuana in California

The California Safety Committee today passed AB 390, a bill that would legalize, tax and regulate marijuana. It now goes to the health committee...
AB 390 marijuana California

Is Applying For A Payday Loan Through A Direct Lender The Best Option?

Using a lender matching service can get you cash in as little as 2 hours. Direct lenders have a very high denial rate for applications.
Using a lender matching service can get you cash in as little as 2 hours. Direct lenders have a very high denial rate for applications.

One in five people think Obama is a Muslim

In a poll conducted before the Obama Mosque controversy, nearly 20 percent of Americans responded that Obama is a Muslim. READ MORE...
Yawning cat

Drama in Alaska Senate race heats up with lawsuit

The fight between Joe Miller and Lisa Murkowski in the Alaska Senate race has heated up. Miller has just filed a lawsuit in federal court.
Joe Miller

President Obama talks about his personal finances

President Obama was asked Wednesday how he handles his personal finances. He says his philosophy involves smart spending and frugal saving.
President Obama strides

How Can Installment Loans Help Protect Your Credit Rating?

There are millions of people each year that ruin their credit score because they did not know they could use installment loans to pay their bills before defaulting.
There are millions of people each year that ruin their credit score because they did not know they could use installment loans to pay their bills before defaulting.

Census results lead to 12 seats in Congress changing states

The U.S. Census revealed the slowest population growth in decades, and that 12 seats in the House of Representatives will change states.
US Census Bureau logo

Sharron Angle wins Nevada GOP primary, wants prohibition

Sharron Angle won the Nevada GOP primary. Now she'll challenge Harry Reid for his Senate seat. Oh, she also wants to restart prohibition…
An archival photo from the Prohibition-era 1920s. Under police supervision, men are dumping barrels of liquor into the sewer. Nevada GOP primary winner Sharron Angle would like to see Prohibition reinstated.

DOT announces TIGER grant awards to states

The USDOT today announced which states won a TIGER grant to fund transportation projects using funds from the economic stimulus plan...
TIGER grant

Do Not Fall Behind On Your Bills - See How Short Term Loans Can Help Prevent Late Fees and Penalties.

Short term loans can help you stay current on your bills by providing quick cash so you do not rack up expensive late fees and penalty charges.
Short term loans can help you stay current on your bills by providing quick cash so you do not rack up expensive late fees and penalty charges.

Anti-abortion group punks Planned Parenthood in video hoax

An anti-abortion activist posing as a pimp tried to coax Planned Parenthood clinics into bending rules to provide care for teenage girls.
planned parenthood clinics

US embassy in Tripoli shuttered with Libya sanctions pending

The U.S. embassy in Tripoli has been mostly evacuated. Economic sanctions against Libya are going to be implemented soon.
Gadhafi

$15 billion jobs bill passes Senate 70-28

The Harry Reid-penned jobs bill has passed the Senate 70-28. The $15 billion bill will give most support in tax breaks to employers who hire.

How To Get A Cash Advance Even With Bad Credit and Bankruptcy On Your Record

Not many people know they are still eligible for cash advances after bankruptcy or losing their credit. There are no credit checks so bad credit does not affect eligibility.
Not many people know they are still eligible for cash advances after bankruptcy or losing their credit. There are no credit checks so bad credit does not affect eligibility.

Inside the payroll tax holiday and how to have a happy one

The payroll tax holiday in the Bush tax cut deal would boost Americans' paychecks by 2 percent until 2012, but is it an economic stimulus?
paycheck boosted by payroll tax holiday

GOP tries to block NewSTART treaty with missile defense ploy

Missile defense is being used by leading GOP voices on the NewSTART treaty as a ploy to deny the administration a national security victory.
New START treaty does not limit U.S. missile defense

Bush tax cut deal: the more you earn the more you benefit

The extension of the Bush tax cut deal includes across the board benefits, but the generosity of the tax breaks go up with income level...
bush tax cut deal favors passengers, not the driver

Keep Your Debt to Credit Ratio Down By Using Personal Loans Instead of Credit Cards

The higher your credit balance the lower your credit score may be. Personal loans online do not go on your credit report in most cases.
The higher your credit balance the lower your credit score may be. Personal loans online do not go on your credit report in most cases.

Sessions Poisons Matthew Shepard Act Legislation (Pt. 1)

Sen. Jeff Sessions has taken it upon himself to ensure that the president won't sign the Matthew Shepard Act, which protects against anti-gay hate crimes...
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Obama Wall Street address calls for change and cooperation

The Obama Wall Street speech at Cooper Union calls for good reforms, and security from foolhardy financial gambles. What else did he say?
Cooper Union Foundation Building