While speaking at Disney World today, President Obama expressed his support for bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Representative Joe Heck (NV-3) to help attract more international business travelers and tourists to America. The Welcoming Business Travelers and Tourists to America Act (H.R. 3039) was introduced September, 2011 and currently has 35 cosponsors including 12 Democrats. [...]
Did you ever think you would agree with Rachel Maddow? Me neither, but by blocking the creation of 20,000 new American jobs, President Obama has finally united the country. With bipartisan support, construction of the Keystone Pipeline should be a no brainer. Yet, it took an act of Congress to force the President to make [...]
New “Vital Signs” Android Tablet App and InsightCenter™ Uncovers How the Economy is Affecting Consumer Sentiment and Purchase Behaviors Provides Access to Key Economic Vital Signs Shaping the U.S. In 2007, over half of consumers were confident in chances for a strong economy, but today, less than 1 in 4 has this same assurance. In [...]
What everyone in the world wants is a good job In a provocative book for business and government leaders, Gallup Chairman Jim Clifton describes how this undeniable fact will affect all leadership decisions as countries wage war to produce the best jobs. Leaders of countries and cities, Clifton says, should focus on creating good jobs [...]
The National Center for Children in Poverty Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health On Nov. 7 the U.S. Census Bureau will release its Supplemental Poverty Measure (SPM), a new estimate of United States poverty for 2010, based on a fuller accounting of family needs and resources than that provided by the official poverty measure [...]
Only 17% Say U.S. Heading In Right Direction Wednesday, November 02, 2011 Seventeen percent (17%) of Likely U.S. Voters now say the country is heading in the right direction, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey taken the week ending Sunday, October 30. The latest finding is up a point from a a [...]
The United States is in decline. And only we the people can reverse that. We have to depend on ourselves. According to a new poll by The Hill newspaper, 69% of Americans now believe the USA is in “decline.” In addition, a whopping 83% indicate they are worried about America’s future. Very sobering. So what’s [...]
Yes, multi-time winner of the LVTSG Wing Nut award has done it again! Our Senator from the great State of Nevada; the Senate Majority Leader stood up on the floor of the senate and actually said… “It’s very clear, that private-sector jobs are doing just fine. It’s public-sector jobs where we’ve lost huge numbers.” You [...]
Andy Matthews NPRI President I was so certain that Newt Gingrich’s opening line at Tuesday night’s Republican presidential debate — “and unlike President Obama, I’m glad to be in Las Vegas” — would end up as the quote of the week. But then Wednesday came, and Harry Reid offered his assessment of the economy. Watch [...]
Bellagio Hotel and Casino Las Vegas, Nevada 12:57 P.M. PDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Vegas! (Applause.) Thank you. Thank you so much. It is good to be back in Las Vegas. It is good to be back in Nevada. I love coming to Vegas. The only people who love coming more is my staff. (Laughter.) I [...]
