politicians

Who really Killed Detroit?

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 09:15:56 -0600

Perhaps the people at the White House really live in a glass house? They are quick to ask the right questions now of the heads of the Big 3, but what are they not saying? There is more that politicians have done that they don't want Americans to know about.

Readers cry foul over bailout talks

admin — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 18:34:56 -0500

Save the Internet Blog » Historic Victory for Net Neutrality

Sat, 02 Aug 2008 10:30:17 -0500

Comcast tried to stop it. Telecom-funded politicians tried to discourage it. Big Media tried to de-legitimize it. But nothing could stop the people-powered movement to hold Comcast accountable for illegally blocking Internet content.

Tax oil profits? Not so fast

Sun, 11 May 2008 13:42:10 -0500

With all the money Big Oil is making -- the top five pocketed more than $120 billion in 2007 -- and with an election on the horizon, it's easy to see why politicians are eyeing oil profits. But analysts tell Money.com that going after oil profits could backfire on consumers.

Economics 101: The Price of Gas

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 18:30:43 -0500

Gas prices are up and oil executives are once again testifying before Congress. Clearly, many politicians, pundits, and consumers lament the rising cost of gas. Before we join them in their chorus, let us take a step back and ask this question: Are gas prices really all that high?

Housing-credit woes spur calls for more federal regulation

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 10:33:23 -0500

A heavier federal hand is reaching into American life as politicians in both parties demand an overhaul of government financial regulation and more protection for homeowners in the face of mortgage woes and a weakening economy.

UPFRONT & CENTER: BET Wants Buyers to Vote for It

Sun, 13 Apr 2008 11:00:00 -0500

BET will structure its New York upfront stage show around an election theme. The April 17 presentation, called "Upfront ’08 -- Connection You Can Feel!," will stress the need for politicians to court African-American consumers. Network executives will pitch advertisers on the idea that BET is the way to reach those consumers through TV.

Business Spectator - WEEKEND READ: The case for foreclosures

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 01:35:02 -0500

As the sub-prime crisis bites in the US and more mortgagees face losing their homes, politicians are rushing to offer assistance. But should governments really help struggling homeowners before they help other needy groups, such as the struggling homeless?