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Details: Written by Erik C. Vindstrand, County Commentary; Published: 08 October 2008

No matter who wins the election next month, change is on the way. This change which will not only…

about-bailout

Details: Written by Sheldon Richman, the Future of Freedom Foundation; Published: 08 October 2008

The Senate's passage of the $700 billion bailout of Wall Street, and its acceptance by the…

Details: Written by Julianne Malveaux, Bennett College for Women; Published: 08 October 2008

The United States economy is shedding jobs the same way faster than a grooming dog sheds fleas.…

Details: Written by Marian Wright Edelman, Child Watch; Published: 08 October 2008

During nearly two years of presidential campaigning, the candidates have made claims and promises…

about-bailout

Details: Written by Julianne Malveaux, Bennett College for Women; Published: 01 October 2008

I keep wanting to write something totally erudite about the economic crisis that could still cause…

Details: Written by Ron Walters,; Published: 01 October 2008

By all accounts Barack Obama won the first of the presidential debates on Sept. 26 over John…

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 01 October 2008

Obama Sign Defaced

Dear Editor;So history is being made - there is an African American Democratic nominee for…

Details: Written by Harry C. Alford of the National Black Chamber of Commerce; Published: 01 October 2008

It was an extremely sad day for those who believe in free enterprise and the fundamentals of…

about-bailout

Details: Written by Nicole C. Lee, Transafrica Forum; Published: 01 October 2008

Today's spotlight is brightly focused on the economy. The government is debating …

Details: Written by Sen. John Kerry; Published: 24 September 2008

From financial services and health care to construction and transportation, minority and…

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