Category Archives: The Economy
Space Visits Jeld-Wen and Welcomes New USEC Jobs
“Private Investment Comes as a Major Boost to USEC’s Ohio Operations, Will Create Jobs”
WASHINGTON, D.C. (from press release) — Following today’s news that the Babcox & Wilcox Investment Company (B&W) and Toshiba Corporation have reached an agreement to invest $200 million in USEC, U.S. Rep. Zack Space issued the following statement:
“Today’s announcement is great news [...]
· Credit Cardholders’ Bill of Rights
A press release from Congresssman Zack Space’s office issued today outlines how the Credit Cardholders’ Bill of Rights takes a step forward in protecting consumers and saving Ohioans money:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Continuing his fight to protect residents of Ohio’s 18th Congressional District from unfair interest rate increases, abusive fees, and harsh penalties levied on consumers [...]
Read more· First Anniversary of the Stimulus Bill—How Did We Do?
ACCORDING TO TIME MAGAZINE, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), aka The Stimulus, earned high marks for a new government bond program, support for state programs (i.e., keeping teachers and emergency personnel on the payroll), and extending unemployment benefits, and nearly flunked in infrastructure spending.
In Knox County, much of the funding has gone to [...]
What’s Really behind the Tea Party Movement?
As this New York Times article explains, there isn’t one single factor that has inspired this angry, shape-shifting collection of voters. Except maybe anger and conspiracy conduit Glenn Beck. Recommended reading.
Read moreKnox Co. to Receive Broadband Access Support
[from Senator Sherrod Brown's Newsroom]
Project to Expand Broadband Access in Morrow, Northern Delaware, Western Knox and Licking Counties
WASHINGTON, DC – Late last month, U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) joined U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Sec. Tom Vilsack to outline how more than $2 million in new funds for Ohio broadband expansion will help stimulate new [...]
