Monthly Federal Budget Deficit Balloons to Record; Up 14% from 2009
Canadian dollar likely to trump US
Greece warns of worse downturn as strikes loom
Unemployment rises in 30 states in January
Dems: ‘Health-Care Premiums Will Go Up, Down … Whatever’
Democrats doubt deadline on healthcare (Hat Tip: Brian B.)
New ‘gang’ gathering on energy?
U.N. to Announce Review of Climate Panel
Abortion is bill’s remaining hurdle
A Franco-Russian Rapprochement… Again
Job openings rise the most since March 2007
Greece and the Curse of the Free Lunch – Lessons for America?
Final ‘reform’ push: twisting arms (Hat Tip: Brian B.)
Morning Bell: The Up or Down Vote Our Country Really Deserves
The Obama Budget: Spend, Entitle, Borrow
Obamacare’s Procedural Fraud on the American People
Businesses Need New and Real Promises from Washington
Government to push lenders to do short sales (Hat Tip: Bookworm Room)
The Stimulus Bill’s Hidden Attack on What We Eat, Drink, and Smoke (Hat Tip: Jean Stoner)
Obama’s Economic Adviser: Cutting Government Spending Would Be “Pound Foolish” (Hat Tip: Jean Stoner)
Brit Medical records go online without consent
MOB TACTICS USED TO PUSH HEALTHCARE THROUGH
TOYOTA DEALERS to push back against ‘predatory’ GM, use of tax dollars to steal customers
Sales Tax Rates Hit Record High
IL Needs $4.7 Billion Loan to Stay Afloat
Airlines will cancel flights — to avoid fines for delays
Bank of America Ends Overdraft Fees on Debit Cards
Legislation to Extend Jobless Benefits Clears Hurdle
Flying Solo: Choose Freedom Over the Nanny State.
U.S. Sales Tax Rates Hit Record High. (Thanks to Loren for the link. OBTW, I expect even more tax rate increases as the recession deepens, and more states face crises.)
Williams: Expect Hyperinflation Within The Next Five Years.