Economy : Obama predicts quick approval of econ rescue plan
Originally published on January 05, 2009
WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Barack Obama declared the national economy was “bad and getting worse” today as he began crisis talks with congressional leaders on emergency action. He predicted lawmakers would approve hundreds of billions of dollars in new spending and tax cuts within two weeks of his taking office.
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Economy : Borrowers seeking to refinance may face challenges
Originally published on January 03, 2009
With mortgage rates dropping to the lowest point in 37 years, homeowners are heading to lenders to refinance their loans.
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Economy : Budget cuts threaten school swim programs, freshman sports
Originally published on January 02, 2009
A proposal to end use of three high school swimming pools and eliminate varsity swimming in Frederick County Public Schools as part of a budget-balancing process is drawing ire from coaches and parents alike.
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Economy : Gas prices likely to continue down
Originally published on January 01, 2009
New Year's resolution number one: Lose weight.
New Year's resolution number two: Spend less money on gas.
This year, at least one vow will be easier to keep. more »
Economy : Poor economy doesn't slow farm market
Originally published on December 29, 2008
The nation's distressed economy may have taken its toll on many retail operations, but food outlets seem to be doing OK -- people have to eat, no matter how bad things get.
At least that's the take at Catoctin Mountain Orchard's roadside market. more »
Economy : Goodwill sees sharp decline in donations
Originally published on December 29, 2008
An old television set and a box of household gadgets could have been stored away in an attic or tossed into the garbage.
Instead, Preston Long of Frederick took his unwanted items to Goodwill Industries of Monocacy Valley where they will become someone else's treasures.
"I'd rather do this than throw it away," said Long, who donates to Goodwill about once a month. more »
