Senator John McCain’s inability to speak to economic issues creates a titanic opportunity for Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney, and he is taking full advantage of it.
Archive for January, 2008
Romney capitalizing on the economy
Posted by Stephen on January 31, 2008
Posted in A. Presidential Politics, A. U.S. Politics, F. Business and Economy, Op-Eds | Leave a Comment »
McCain looks old, sounds unprepared, playing old tricks
Posted by Stephen on January 30, 2008
Arizona Senator John McCain has all the momentum. He won in New Hampshire. He won in South Carolina. He won in Florida. He has garnered several endorsements. So, why is he playing dirty?
Posted in A. Presidential Politics, A. U.S. Politics, B. Foreign Affairs, Op-Eds | Leave a Comment »
Fog of GOP race beginning to clear
Posted by Stephen on January 29, 2008
In many respects the GOP race is down to two titans. There are two money makers, two delegate chasers, two rising figures and two men receiving all the attention on the GOP side of the political tracks.
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Payday Lending: Without reform the industry harms families
Posted by Stephen on January 29, 2008
OpEd By CHRIS FREUND AND DOUGLAS SMITH
Congress passed the Truth in Lending Act 40 years ago to ensure that citizens could make fair comparisons when borrowing money on credit. For this reason, the law requires interest rates to be listed annually rather than by week or day, meaning all lenders must tell you the annual percentage rate for loan products – allowing you to compare and get the best deal. That’s why it is called truth in lending.
Posted in C. State Politics, D. Waynesboro, E. Payday Lending, F. Business and Economy, Op-Eds | Leave a Comment »
The Conservative Candidate is Out…
Posted by Stephen on January 22, 2008
Former Tennessee Senator and actor, Fred Thompson, dropped his presidential bid Tuesday. He entered the race with a bang and left it with a whisper.
“Today I have withdrawn my candidacy for President of the United States. I hope that my country and my party have benefited from our having made this effort. Jeri and I will always be grateful for the encouragement and friendship of so many wonderful people,” Thompson said in a statement released to the press.
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Check ‘N Go payday lender gives $100,000 in settlement
Posted by Stephen on January 19, 2008
The nation’s second-largest payday lender is socked with a wide range of undisclosed charges.
By CHRIS FLORES
As the Virginia General Assembly debates the future of the payday lending industry, one of the biggest lenders in Virginia has paid $100,000 to settle charges of massively violating state payday lending laws.
Posted in C. State Politics, E. Payday Lending, F. Business and Economy, I. Society, Op-Eds | Leave a Comment »
