May, 2010
Dino Rossi Running Against Patty Murray
After two defeats in the election for Governor of Washington State, one of which was among the closest elections in US history, Dino Rossi has decided to run for different office. Instead of trying to get into the Governor's Mansion, he has decided to run against Democrat Patty Murray within the upcoming election for US ...
The consumer confidence index climbs while the stock market plummets
Consumer confidence and the stock market took markedly different paths Tuesday. The Consumer Confidence Index rose to a level that exceeded expectations as is it fueled by a bright outlook for employment. On the other hand, the stock market dived below 10,000 Thursday afternoon as investors cowered in fear of the European debt crisis and ...
Texas Rangers bankruptcy filed, Nolan Ryan group buys team
Even though the team is playing quite well this season, the notion of the Texas Rangers seeking bankruptcy protection is not exactly a confidence-builder.According to Reuters, the team's Chapter 11 filing opens the way for the team to be sold by investment company Hicks, Muse, Tate and Furst to Nolan Ryan's investment ground, the Rangers ...
Existing home sales surge as the home buyers tax credit expires
Home sales prices for existing homes rose in April. The home sales report issued Monday, which exceeded expectations, is undeniably rare good news for the U.S. economy. However, the surge in national home sales and home sale prices was driven by home buyers that were rushing to get the home buyer tax credit 2010, which ...
Arizona Predator drone bid: Immigration reform debate intensifies
Arizona really wants to have Predator drones prowling the US-Mexico border as part of its campaign to crack down on illegal immigrants. Arizona also wants more attack helicopters. Arizona Republican governor Janice Brewer's requests for military hardware, combined with Arizona's controversial immigration law, are giving Arizona an increasingly militant image as the Grand Canyon state ...
