Midwinter Madness I know this probably won't do any good, but I need to say it anyway. ...more

December 28, 2008

Observation of the bickering and machination these past four weeks on the issue of "bailing out" the auto industry should cause grave concern about the future of this country. The outrageous attacks on the CEOs, unions and employees certainly verify the mean-spirited, hard-nosed and imperialistic image of the Republican Party. It is now crystal-clear that cheap labor and poverty wages are the core of "conservative" policy. ...more

December 24, 2008

Two "Secret Santas" have given away $11,000 to unsuspecting Detroit area residents to add some happiness to their holidays. ...more

December 23, 2008

WASHINGTON - Citing danger to the national economy, the Bush administration came to the rescue of the U.S. auto industry Friday, offering $17.4 billion in emergency loans in exchange for concessions from the deeply troubled carmakers and their workers. ...more

December 19, 2008

A year ago, most Americans would never have thought "bailout" would become a household phrase. Today, it is not only heard on a daily basis, it's also attached to billions of hard-earned taxpayer dollars. As our government continues down a slippery slope of spending in record amounts to plug the dam before it breaks, this term is one that should more readily be classified as a four-letter word by the American people. ...more

December 17, 2008

It's unfortunate that Mr. Parks ignored the part of my letter that said that the rumors of $75 an hour autoworkers had been debunked by mainstream news outlets. Maybe he doesn't understand the word "debunked". ...more

December 13, 2008

The rotten economy is eating into sales of organic foods as fewer Americans put these often costly groceries on their plates. ...more

December 13, 2008

General Motors Corp. said Friday it will temporarily close 20 factories across North America and make sweeping cuts to its vehicle production as it tries to adjust to dramatically weaker automobile demand. ...more

December 12, 2008

A $14 billion rescue package for the nation's imperiled auto industry passed 237-170 in the House Wednesday night, but the emergency bailout was still in jeopardy from Republicans who were setting out roadblocks in the Senate. ...more

December 11, 2008

Amid calls for more accountability by executives at U.S. automakers, House and Senate aides were hammering out legislation that would dole out billions to the companies within a week ...more

December 8, 2008