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New york city today to send a tough message back to washington get your act together. He urged lawmakers and the white house to reach a quick deal to avoid the fiscal cliff, saying it might mean next year could be a very good one for the economy. Ben bernanke didnt endorse any specific tax or spending policies to solve the fiscal cliff, but he urged lawmakers to think creatively. He said an agreement on ways to reduce longterm federal budget deficits could remove road blocks to growth. On the other hand, going over the cliff might mean a recession. On top of that, worries about a deal were alr...

On the other hand, going over the cliff might mean a recession. On top of that, worries about a deal were already causing trouble. Uncertainty about how the fiscal cliff, the raising of the debt limit, and the longerterm budget situation will be addressed appears already to be affecting private spending and investment decisions, and may be contributing to an increased sense of caution in financial markets. Susie wall street and Business Leaders were pleased that bernanke was talking tough. And they said the feds role in the fiscal cliff negotiations is to communicate. Tell the world and the in...

Black friday comes early this year. All across the country americans are already lining up outside stores, camping out for the earlierthanever start to the Holiday Shopping season. Scenes like this are popping up in Shopping Mall parking lots. These tents are pitched outside a best buy in tampa, florida, where shoppers are hoping to get the earlybird holiday specials. With big retail chains opening their doors for black friday, on thursday night, there are complaints about companies putting commerce ahead of family time. Walmart has been threatened with protests by its employees. The company f...

Any thoughts on the future of Child Advocacy . I was one of the people who started the childrens act here in washington, d. C. I know the impact that it has, positive impact it has on child victims of crime or the decision to eliminate this funding was a difficult one. Deficit issues, restoring fiscal sustainability were all the consideration. The office of Justice Programs as i talk to them after i spoke to you has come up with ways in which they think they can prioritize some grantmaking and training to help in that regard. But im just going, i think that if we look at the budget for the nex...

Health insurance premiums keep rising and many employees carry high-deductible plans that mean bills of $100 or more for a visit to the doctor.