The Next Shoe to Drop in the Financial Crisis
But unlike home mortgages, commercial real estate loans tend to be short term — three- to five-year loans to finance acquisition or construction.
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The 50 Richest Members of Congress (2009)
While the combined wealth of the 50 richest Members tallied approximately $1.3 billion in 2008, that figure falls nearly $171 million short of the previous club, which put up a total of almost $1.5 billion
Cantor Uses Job Fair in District to Attack Stimulus
Linwood Cobb III, sales manager for Mainline Supply Co., a maker of plumbing and engineering supplies, said that the stimulus money would likely create a short-term benefit but would not be a long-term
Transportation: 10 Staffers to Know
Kolb considers the production of the “transformational— bill his greatest achievement so far in his short time on Capitol Hill.
Leaders Facing a Big Sales Job on Health Bill
The session was cut short by House votes, but Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.), the freshman class president, said he expected the conversation to pick up again this week.
Is the United States a Global Energy Exporter?
important allies in the Middle East — and position the United States as a global energy exporter of clean nuclear technologies.This change on the part of the U.S. from buyer to supplier of energy is nothing short
House Narrowly Approves Supplemental
With the bill now heading to the Senate, Democratic leaders said they may have a tough time retaining the cash for clunkers provision that was designed to spur car sales.
Stories Will Remember Eastern Market
The community quickly rallied as well, holding fundraisers and T-shirt sales to raise money and providing temporary jobs to displaced merchants.
DCCC Gets Top Recruit to Challenge Young in Florida
“The impact of the faltering economy can be seen all across our community in the form of short sales, foreclosure signs and shuttered businesses,— Justice said.
Bayh: Opposition to Obama’s Budget Isn’t Personal
—Bayh, a moderate who is recently started a centrist Senate Democratic group, said he agrees with Obama’s proposal in the short run, in terms of spending money to stimulate the economy and having the government
Financial Services Reform: Reinstate Uptick Rule and Tighten Circuit Breakers
In a bear raid, professional traders would organize a pool of capital and then aggressively short the target stock or stocks. Sound familiar?
Cuing Up the Latest Fight Over Generic Drugs
powerful competing lobbies have emerged to safeguard their stake in what is the fastest-growing segment of the $600 billion pharmaceutical industry — a market segment that produced $94 billion in worldwide sales
Ford Looks for Traction at Auto Show
Ford and other domestic automakers are hoping for a big boost from the legislation, ultimately expected to be loaded up with billions of dollars worth of taxpayer money to incentivize domestic auto sales
Stimulating the Economy With the F-22
“As a new day dawns for America, continuing F-22 production is a decision that in the short-term protects our security in the long-term — to help keep America safe and prosperous,” stated one recent
Congress, Industry Equally at Fault for Detroit’s Problems
Most conservative lawmakers are against the pending bailout, arguing vociferously that the auto companies were mismanaged and short-sighted, and, therefore, should be allowed to fail.
The New Members of the House
He joined his familyÂ’s greeting card business, Blue Mountain Arts, as a sales manager and launched its online version, bluemountain.com.
No More ‘Lipstick’— With Financial Crisis, Politics Gets Serious
author of the new book, “The World is Curved,” describes international credit as “the lifeblood of the world economy” and warns it’s in danger of shutting down because of collapsing confidence and the short-sightedness
Heard on the Hill: Boss-in-Waiting
“As long as they fell short of literally honoring her … there’s nothing in the rules that can prevent them.” Dissing DiFi.
The Hot Plate: It’s Restaurant Week and Impecunious Diners Cheer
Restaurants nationwide are experiencing low sales, but late summer is especially rough for those on Capitol Hill.
Is Carly Fiorina the Answer to McCain’s Prayers for a VP?
John McCainÂ’s short list for vice president, but she already is taking a crucial role in the Republican presidential hopefulÂ’s campaign.