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RNC Chairman Michael Steele’s Acceptance Speech
Written on 30 Jan, 2009 at 17:27 in Politics Blogs | viewed 945 times | 5 Comments
RNC Chairman Michael Steele's acceptance speech... (Continue reading)
Day 11
Written on 30 Jan, 2009 at 11:08 in Barack Obama | viewed 245 times | 0 Comments
Obama signed the Middle Class Working Families Task Force executive order and launched the Task Force on Middle Class Working Families, chaired by Biden. The initiative is targeted at raising the living standards of middle-class, working families in America. Senate... (Continue reading)
Simmons ‘Grinds’ Into Social Media
Written on 29 Jan, 2009 at 14:34 in Business News | viewed 996 times | 3 Comments
Hip-hop impresario Russell Simmons is ramping up efforts to increase visibility of his latest venture in the digital realm, GlobalGrind.com, a social media Website launched in January 2008.... (Continue reading)
Women & Money: Your Finances at Your Life Stage
Written on 29 Jan, 2009 at 13:54 in Credit & Debt | viewed 3,668 times | 8 Comments
Savvy money management skills are a necessity to weather these tough economic times. BlackEnterprise.com has got you covered with our supplement to the magazine’s three-part "Women & Money" series. Over the next two weeks, we’ll have money management tips and... (Continue reading)
Day 10
Written on 29 Jan, 2009 at 11:05 in Barack Obama | viewed 296 times | 0 Comments
Obama signs his first piece of legislation, the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009, which will make it easier for people to get the pay they deserve -- regardless of their gender, race, or age. "Ultimately, equal pay isn't... (Continue reading)
House Passes Obama’s Economic Plan
Written on 28 Jan, 2009 at 23:17 in Politics News | viewed 295 times | 2 Comments
President Barack Obama is one step closer to putting in place his plan to stimulate the economy. His administration’s American Recovery and Reinvestment Act passed in the Democrat-controlled House tonight by a vote of 244-188.... (Continue reading)
House Votes No on Digital Delay
Written on 28 Jan, 2009 at 18:18 in Politics News | viewed 240 times | 0 Comments
The House voted against postponing the Feb 17. nationwide digital television switch today. The vote comes two days after the Senate unanimously supported a four-month transition delay to June 12.... (Continue reading)
The Cutting Edge: Managing the Aftermath of a Layoff
Written on 28 Jan, 2009 at 16:53 in Blogs | viewed 337 times | 2 Comments
For those seeking financial stability after a layoff, aside from unemployment benefits and severance packages, credit cards may also be a means to supplement income. But they should only be used as a last resort.... (Continue reading)
White House Launches Recovery Site
Written on 28 Jan, 2009 at 13:36 in White House Blogs | viewed 357 times | 0 Comments
Acknowledging that Americans are "skeptical about the size and scale" of his $825 billion recovery plan, President Barack Obama launched recovery.gov, a Website that will allow people to see how and where tax dollars are being spent once the American... (Continue reading)
Making Their Mark in the Greeting Card Industry
Written on 28 Jan, 2009 at 12:44 in Start-Up | viewed 5,700 times | 17 Comments
The greeting card industry is a multi-billion dollar business, but for entrepreneurs looking to establish themselves, it can still be a hard sell. A great idea, sound business plan, and financing alone will not guarantee success. Here are some additional... (Continue reading)
