Archive for January, 2009
New Leadership Means New Opportunities for Growth
We are just days away from a major shift in the leadership policies from the executive branch of the United States and the new priorities will help some sectors of the economy while possibly hurting others.
According to Torod Neptune, senior VP-global public affairs at Waggener Edstrom,
The new Congress has made it pretty clear they [...]
Is Mary Schapiro the Right Choice to Head the SEC?
Barack Obama has nominated Mary Schapiro to the important position of head of the SEC, however Ms. Schapiro’s history may lead some to question if Obama is really serious about cracking down on Walstreet and increasing regulation of the financial sector.
According to the WSJ:
But a close examination of Ms. Schapiro’s record as a regulator shows [...]
Obama Plans for $300 Billion in Tax Cuts
The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Obama is planning to cut taxes $300 billion for individuals and businesses.
President-elect Barack Obama and congressional Democrats are crafting a plan to offer about $300 billion of tax cuts to individuals and businesses…which would account for about 40% of a stimulus package that could reach $775 billion over [...]
