Thumbs - Saturday, August 15, 2009
Aug 14, 2009 | via Register-herald.com
Thumbs up ... to George Brooks, the umpiring chief for West Virginia Little League's District 4. Brooks has been chosen to umpire in the annual Little League World Series Aug. Comment?
Arkansas financial office says more cuts likely
12 hrs ago | via Miami Herald
Here's a switch for a state accustomed to falling revenues: Florida will have more money to spend next year than expected. Comment?
West Virginia Housing Development Fund taking action
Sunday Dec 27 | via The Times West Virginian
The West Virginia Housing Development Fund is working to provide affordable housing and low-interest-rate mortgages. Comment?
JPMorgan Chase prospers despite economic turmoil
Dec 3, 2009 | via Charleston Daily Mail
JPMorgan Chase is not waiting for economists to decide if the recession has ended. Comment?
Nov 28, 2009 | via Register-herald.com
Nearly every West Virginian is still feeling the effects of last year's financial meltdown. Comment?
Agency's plan costly for banks
Nov 26, 2009 | via Charleston Daily Mail
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.'s plan to replenish its insurance fund to cover losses at failed banks is going to cost FDIC-insured institutions in West Virginia more than $166 million. Comment?
Community Preservation Corp. lends developers $989,0...
3 min ago | via The Post-Standard
The Community Preservation Corp. has loaned $989,000 to two developers to refinance 17 multi-family rental properties in Auburn, Geddes and Syracuse. Comment?
Gulf Shores City Council considering opening Little ...
4 min ago | via OrangeBeach.ws
Gulf Shores City Council considering opening Little Lagoon's north shore to vacation rentals - al.com : "GULF SHORES, Ala. Comment?
APNewsBreak: Smiley ends State of the Black Union
4 min ago | via KMIR 6
After 10 years, Tavis Smiley is ending his annual State of the Black Union conference, which spawned best-selling books and his critical stance toward Barack Obama. Comment?
Ten Economics Pieces Worth Reading: January 6, 2009
5 min ago | via Brad DeLong's Semi-Daily Journal
The next G.D.P. report is likely to show solid growth in late 2009. There will be lots of bullish commentary - and the calls we're already hearing for an end to stimulus, for reversing the steps the government and the Federal Reserve took to prop up the economy, will grow even louder. Comment?
Banking chief Dodd to leave Senate: sources
6 min ago | via WFAT-FM Portage
Senate Banking Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd will announce on Wednesday he will not seek re-election in November, two senior Democratic party aides said. Comment?