Time For Tim Geithner's Annual Top-Ticking Op-Ed, In Which We Learn That It Is Time To Panic About America's BanksTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 7:32PMWhen just under a year ago, Tim Geithner penned " Welcome to the Recovery " he top ticked the zenith of the business cycle to the day if not the hour, with the economy finding itself in a straight line contraction ever since then, blissfully delayed by a 9 month QE2 detour. Now that the QE2 is no longer a factor, we are already seeing economists everywhere cut their Q2 GDP forecasts to sub 2 ...
Ojai Living Treasure: Wendy HilgersTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 7:03PMBy Sally Rice A wide-brimmed straw hat, decorated with soft, pastel flowers is a signature accessory for this Living Treasure. Sporting the floral chapeau is Wendy Hilgers, a beacon among volunteers, whose treasure award was bestowed for her great dedication and service to the children of Ojai, as she supports their pursuit of happiness. Passing [...]
Nixon pledges $122 million for Joplin home rebuildingTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 6:19PMJEFFERSON CITY — Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon outlined plans Tuesday to allot $122 million in state and federal aid to rebuild homes for low- and moderate-income residents following the May 22 Joplin tornado. The money could start flowing soon to owners of single-family homes needing to be rebuilt or repaired and could continue on a longer-term basis for the construction of additional homes and ...
Deltona makes homeownership possible for needyTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 5:33PMFederal-stimulus money is making homeownership possible for city's needy residents DELTONA — The dilapidated house on Sweet Springs Street was abandoned and vacant, one of the scores of foreclosed properties, before city officials used federal-stimulus dollars to buy and fix it.
Dispatch from Marinette: Casting a vote in the Hansen vs. VanderLeest recall electionTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 4:52PMToday is a day of firsts -- for me, but, more importantly, for the state of Wisconsin. The first battle in the war to flip -- or maintain -- the state Senate majority will be decided today in the recall election for District 30. Sen. Dave Hansen (D-Green Bay), is the first incumbent to face a general recall election this summer, as the only recall candidate whose race didn't result in a forced ...