Category Archives: The Economy

GOP Weekly Address 12/22/2012 The President Wants More Spending And Taxes

Posted on December 23, 2012 by Alan Cosgrove

Delivering the Weekly Republican Address, House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) notes that the House has acted to avert the entire fiscal cliff, and President Obama and his Democratic-controlled Senate now must do the same. “We will continue to work with … Continue reading →

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Crossroads GPS Ad About The Fiscal Cliff

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Alan Cosgrove

Karl Rove’s Crossroads GPS has released their first post election political advertisement. The ad attacks President Obama over his fiscal cliff position. “So far, a huge tax increase is his solution,” the ad says. “No real spending reforms. Instead more … Continue reading →

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Mr. Burns Explains The Fiscal Cliff

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Alan Cosgrove

Mr. Burns from “The Simpsons” explains the fiscal cliff.

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GOP Weekly Address On Thanksgiving 11/22/2012

Posted on November 24, 2012 by Alan Cosgrove

Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) thanks our military and their families for their dedicated service and sacrifice, and asks us to keep the victims of Hurricane Sandy in our thoughts and prayers this holiday season. The ‘fiscal cliff’ looms closer–triggering … Continue reading →

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President Obama Holds Press Conference 11/14/2012

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Alan Cosgrove

President Obama held a press conference this Wednesday. He answered questions on Benghazi, Petraeus sex scandal, and the fiscal cliff.

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President Obama’s Weekly Address 11/10/2012 You Elected Us To Focus On Your Jobs, Not Ours

Posted on November 11, 2012 by Alan Cosgrove

According to the White House, “President Obama says that it’s time for Congress to pass the middle class tax cuts for 98% of all Americans. Both parties agree that this will give 98% of families and 97% of small businesses … Continue reading →

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President Obama’s Weekly Address 10/27/2012 We Are Helping People Fix Their Credit Score

Posted on October 28, 2012 by Alan Cosgrove

In this weeks Weekly Address, President Obama talks about his new independent consumer watchdog he fought to create. This agency’s mission is to stand up for consumers and includes protecting every American from mistakes made by the companies who determine … Continue reading →

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Paul Ryan Says Poverty Is Winning The War On Poverty

Posted on October 25, 2012 by Alan Cosgrove

Paul Ryan delivered a speech on poverty at Cleveland State University yesterday. Ryan said that “today, 46 million people are living in poverty. That’s nearly one in six Americans – the highest poverty rate in a generation. During the last … Continue reading →

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A Determined President Obama Wants To Do Nation Building At Home

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Alan Cosgrove

President Obama has a new slick campaign ad out that demonstrates his “determination.” In the ad Obama lays out his plan, ” for the next four years: Making education and training a national priority; building on our manufacturing boom; boosting … Continue reading →

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President Obama’s Weekly Address 10/20/2012 Congress Should Pass Home Refinace Plan

Posted on October 20, 2012 by Alan Cosgrove

From the White House; “President Obama urges Congress to act to build on the momentum we are seeing in the housing market by helping responsible homeowners refinance, saving $3000 a year.”

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