Author Archives: dtubbergen

Back on March 11, 2010, I wrote about the financial issues of Ireland.  Here is an excerpt:  Some countries around the world are already dealing with their day of reckoning. An article in yesterday’s “Wall Street Journal” described what Ireland … Continue reading →

This from “NYULocal” on February 22, 2011 (emphasis added): Since President Obama released his proposal for the federal budget for 2012 last week, Washington has been caught up in a debate about the future of our ballooning national debt and … Continue reading →

This from Bloomberg over the weekend (highlighting added): U.S. House Republicans agreed yesterday to temporarily ease some demands for cuts in federal spending, a move Senate Democrats said “encouraged” them as the two sides work to avert a government shutdown … Continue reading →

In his newsletter, “Thoughts from the Frontline”, John Mauldin comments that the current unemployment rate is lower than in the past as a result of fewer people ‘participating’ in the jobs market.  Here is an excerpt: Bookmark on Delicious Digg … Continue reading →

The Washington politicians are arguing about whether the $61 billion in cuts proposed by House Republicans go too far.  Ridiculous argument if you ask me. Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share on Linkedin Share with Stumblers … Continue reading →