What does the government's economic stimulus include? Jim Ostroff joins Jim Blasingame to talk about some of the key elements of the stimulus program, including what - if anything - is in it for small business. They also talk about the mortgage bail-out plan.
Jim Ostroff and Jim Blasingame discusses issues of the day that are important to small businesses, including current economic indicators, such as inflation, unemployment and oil prices. They also discuss the government intervention into the housing recovery, and several issue related to the new Obama administration.
Jim Ostroff talks with Jim Blasingame about the drama of the upcoming political conventions, vice presidential announcements and the ongoing election process. They also talk about the economy, inflation, the viability of wind as an energy source and the potential for another cold war with Russia.
Jim Ostroff joins Jim Blasingame to talk about a number of issues, including the price of oil and the lack of effective an energy policy. They also talk about the expansion of the Americans for Disabilities Act, fights among unions, the increase in the IRS mileage rate, how the Fed will look in the next administration, and other issues.
Jim Ostroff joins Jim Blasingame to talk about a number of current issues, including record high oil prices, the impact of inflation on the economy, how retailers are branding themselves to grow sales, the possibility of steel coins, the politics of polar bears, and the political landscape going into the summer.
Jim Ostroff joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the housing economy, new tax provisions for loss carry-back, whether there will be an abatement of the Federal gas tax, the relationship between the U.S. and Chinese currencies, a possible food shortage, and the merger of Northwest Airlines and Delta.
Jim Ostroff joins Jim Blasingame to talk about what Kipliinger is reporting this week, including investment opportunities, business costs, the estate tax, and cutting pork out of the federal budget.
Jim Ostroff joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the most recent Kiplinger Letter, including how either party will handle Iraq after the election in November. Plus, they talk about how the Federal Reserve is handling some of the challenging economic issues and then move on to discuss how states are treating family leave, presidential politics and other current events.
Jim Ostroff and Jim Blasingame talk about the various first-year issues the next president will face, including taxes, global warming and immigration. They go on to talk about the current presidential campaigns, including how the next election will impact the party balance of power in Congress.
Jim Ostroff and Jim Blasingame begin their visit talking about the successful shoot-down of a U.S. spy satellite by the U.S. Navy. They move on to discuss whether the consumer age is over, employment, alternative energy, health care and other issues.
