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Obama to Announce Changes to Capital Investment Tax Policy +  


Numerous individuals and 1.5 million businesses would benefit from the change in tax policy, according to the White House.

Sacrificing For a Brighter Tomorrow 3  


The growth of a country's economy, culture and standard of living requires that investments be made in science and technology. Financial endeavors should spark greater technology, higher productivity and a better standard of living for all.

China Not Budging on Currency 5  


Despite increasing pressure in America on China to allow its currency to appreciate to a fair market value, communist party leaders say they have no intention of acquiescing to outside pressure.

American Company Aggressively Responds to the Rare-Earth Metal Crisis +  


Molycorp launched a successful IPO on the heels of an announcement stating they would restore America's rare-earth production capabilities by re-opening their mine at Mountain Pass, California. The company continues to look strong going in to this week.

Obama Unveils New Round of Stimulus Spending +  


Speaking to a crowd of mostly labor allies, President Obama unveiled a new federal infrastructure plan and a new line of attack against Republicans at a Labor Day rally Monday in Wisconsin, signaling the beginning of the campaign season.

Letters to the editor
09/09/2010

When President Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, he promised that the $787 billion stimulus package would create or save 3.5 million jobs over two years. The Obama administration argued for the stimulus, saying that without the bill the unemployment rate would reach 8.6 percent. But the current official unemployment rate stands at 9.6 percent. So, what happened?

09/09/2010

The subject of lead in toys imported from China has received plenty of media attention over the years. But dangerous imports from China are not limited to your child’s playpen. They can be found in your garage, your kitchen, your bathroom and in fact every room of your house.

09/09/2010

A quick glance around the globe reveals a ruined international economy, wars and more wars in the works, and revolutionary movements aplenty -- all connected phenomena.