June, 2010
Auto advertising shakeup mirrors auto industry uncertainty
With fear of a double-dip recession on the minds of auto industry executives, drastic actions are undertaken that have sent shock waves through the once steady world of auto advertising. Where size and experience once guaranteed an advertising agency's future business with automakers, now the same automakers are seeking to change things as sales numbers ...
Gregory Meeks forgets to disclose $ 55,000 in personal loan
For most people, getting a personel loans takes time, effort, and lots of paperwork. Over $ 55,000 in personal loans appear to have just “slipped the mind” of New York congressman Gregory Meeks. Gregory Meeks, 11 year representative, is a senior member of the House Financial Services Committee.
The “oversight” of Congressman Gregory Meeks
Gregory Meeks apparently ...
General McChrystal publicly rips administration in Rolling Stone
General Stanley McChrystal is being called on the White House carpet after a magazine article released this week quoted the general and his staff criticizing the Obama administration and its Afghanistan strategy. Via videoconference, McChrystal and Obama meet regularly to discuss Afghanistan. But following the Rolling Stone McChrystal profile broke, detailing the general's disdain for ...
Small Businesses to qualify for new small loans
With an estimated cost of $ 7 billion over 10 years, Congress has passed a package of small business stimulus actions. This should be able to spur lending, increase tax cuts, and provide new equity financing. This bill is in response to the increasing costs of starting a business, and can be overseen by all ...
GM recalls 1.5 million automobiles – Flaming windshield wiper heater
A GM recall of 1.5 million automobiles worldwide was announced Tuesday. The GM recall issue is a heated windshield wiper fluid system that has caught fire in a couple of cases. General Motors Co. is recalling numerous of the vehicles a second time for the very same problem. Technicians at GM dealers will disable the ...