Government, Politics and the Economy
Securities Industry: Leave Executive Comp to Boards, Not Lawmakers
The Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association released guidelines for how financial services firms should tie compensation to long-term performance and risk management, saying that executive pay should be decided by company boards, not by legislators or regulators. Workforce.com
Fixing the Economy: Is Obama Flubbing the Fix?
With the administration backtracking on major regulatory reform, some critics saying that Obama is squandering a rare opportunity. BusinessWeek.com
By Charles M Cooper · June 15 2009
small business brief, marketing, small business, economy
Government, Politics and the Economy
Democrats Offer Mixed Signals on Deficit
President Obama may have called for legally binding measures to enforce spending restraint, but both his congressional allies and his own actions are threatening to undermine his effort. WSJ.com
Healthcare Bill Raises Taxes by $600 Billion
House Democrats have drafted healthcare overhaul legislation that includes $600 billion in tax increases and $400 billion in cuts to Medicare and Medicaid. According to Ways and Means chairman Charles Rangel, the total cost of healthcare reform will top $1 trillion. Bloomberg.com
Management and Operations
By Charles M Cooper · June 12 2009
small business brief, marketing, small business, economy
Government, Politics and the Economy
The Recession: Signs of Improvement, No Jobs Yet
There are signs of improvement, sales are picking up, but according to a recent survey of small business owners, layoffs and poor credit are still a problem. CNNMoney.com
Business Groups to Obama: Limit Union Boss Pay
With President Obama intent on capping executive pay, business groups are now daring the President to impose pay caps on labor union bosses as well. WashingtonTimes.com
Management and Operations
By Charles M Cooper · June 11 2009
small business brief, marketing, small business, economy
Government, Politics and the Economy
Cantor to Congress: Help Small Business
Virginia Rep. Eric Cantor told the Independent Insurance Agents & Broker’s Big I Legislative Conference in Washington, DC, that the country faces tough choices on the economy and that Congress should be “helping small business right now, not imposing more burdens on them.” IFAWebNews.com
Fed: Recession May Be “Moderating”
With unemplyment at record levels, Treasuries falling, 10-year yields at their highest level since October, the government sale of $19 billion of the securities and Russia saying that it may switch some reserves away from US debt, th...
By Charles M Cooper · June 10 2009
small business brief, marketing, small business, economy
Government, Politics and the Economy
Gingrich: Obama Has “Already Failed”
Former House Speaker, and possible 2012 presidential candidate Newt Gingrich said that President Obama’s plan to fix the economy through stimulus spending and government intervention has “already failed.” Bloomberg.com
NY Senate: GOP Takes Control in Coup
In a remarkable move, the New York Senate has come back into Republican hands. Malcolm Smith was ousted as Senate Majority Leader replaced by Senator Dean Skelos of Rockville Centre. Dems still hold the majority, but not the leadership and Paterson is ballistic. WCBSTV.com
By Charles M Cooper · June 09 2009
small business brief, marketing, small business, economy
Government, Politics and the Economy
Obama Names Venture Capitalist to SBA Advocacy Office
President Obama has named Venture Capitalist Winslow Sargeant as the chief counsel of the Small Business Administration’s Office of Advocacy. SmallBizJournal.com
Obama: Our Projects Will Boost Jobs, Economy Has `Long Way to Go'
President Obama has vowed to speed up the spending of federal money on public works projects and said there are signs that a US economic recovery has helped lead to a “reduction in fear” in financial markets. Bloomberg.com
By Charles M Cooper · June 08 2009
small business brief, marketing, small business, economy
Government, Politics and the Economy
Partisan Lines Forming Over Healthcare Reform
The top Senate Democrats and President Obama appear aligned in support of a government-run health insurance option, facing off against Senate Republicans who say they refuse to won't back such a measure. WashingtonTimes.com
New Bill Could Help Merchants with Credit Card Costs
Under a new bill before the House of Representatives, merchants would be able to negotiate with banks to reduce the costs associated with credit card purchases. Reuters.com
By Charles M Cooper · June 05 2009
small business brief, marketing, small business, economy
Government, Politics and the Economy
Little Hope and Less Hiring on Main Street
Some may see signs of economic recovery on the horizon, but that news doesn't seem to have made it to the shops on Main Street. According to payroll processor ADP, small businesses shed more than four times as many employees as larger businesses did over the last month. CNNMoney.com
Inflation: Are the Fears Overstated?
We have been hearing warnings that President Obama's economic policies will lead to a terrible outbreak of inflation, and they may, but an immediate outbreak is improbable. WSJ.com
Management, Taxes and Fin...
By Charles M Cooper · June 04 2009
small business brief, marketing, small business, economy
