New Tax Code Means New Jobs
Today President Obama announced changes to the Tax Code, eliminating loopholes that allow big business and deep pockets to push their tax burden onto the Middle Class. That’s good news to me, but it’s going to take quite a few men and women on the ground to implement and enforce those changes–800 or so, to [...]
Small Biz Gets $15 Billion-Dollar Boost
President Obama announced today that he was rolling out a new program designed to give small businesses a boost. Under the new program, Obama will allocate an additional $15B to helping small business owners secure financing and lower their tax burdens. The money will be added to the $730M Congress approved last month and be [...]
Private Practice. Public Sector.
President Obama’s election has reignited interest in working for and with the government. The recession has made government jobs the hottest, and nearly the only, game in town. Many will be drawn to public life–life as politicians, officials and activists. Others will be drawn to a life less changed, less public, and more lucrative–working for [...]
Most Intriguing Job in the Obama White House
There are a lot of intriguing people in the Obama administration, but the administration’s most intriguing job–at least as far as I’m concerned–is that of Chief Performance Officer (CPO), Nancy Killefer’s new post. I’m captivated by this position for two reasons–it’s amazing potential for success and it’s equally amazing potential for failure. If Killefer succeeds, [...]
If you were in charge of the economic recovery, what would you do?
I’ve never had more conversations about politics or the economy in my life! Everyone has an answer, something they feel should be done or could be done better–lower taxes, wipe out everyone’s credit card debt, freeze foreclosures, invest in education or infrastructure jobs. President-Elect Obama is reportedly considering passing out $850B to a bevy of [...]
Vote! Vote! Vote For Your Lives!
It’s early in the morning on Voting Day 2008! I’m so excited I can’t sleep. I’ve already voted. If you haven’t, please don’t forget. Don’t wait too late. Change is upon us! Hearthis post
Voter Registration Deadlines Fast Approaching
Voter registration deadlines are fast approaching! Time is running out for those who want to have a say in what’s been happening to our economy, our schools, our country. Voter registration has already closed in 22 states. Voters in Illinois and New Mexico have until tomorrow (Tues, Oct. 7) to vote; Wednesday is Missouri’s deadline. [...]
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